Bug Identifier
Bed Bug
Community identification

Bed Bug

Cimex lectularius

Order & Family
Hemiptera: Cimicidae
Size
5 to 7 millimeters (adults)
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, specifically cracks and crevices in beds, furniture, and walls.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages, primarily feeding on human blood.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal, hiding during the day and emerging at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult).

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy bites, allergic reactions, and psychological distress. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans.