Bed Bug (Crushed/Debris)

Scientific Name: Cimex lectularius

Order & Family: Order: Hemiptera, Family: Cimicidae

Size: Adults are typically 4–5 mm long (about the size of an apple seed); this image shows fragmented or immature remains.

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, predominantly in beds, mattress seams, bed frames, and cracks or crevices near sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages, meaning they feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal parasites that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo a hemimetabolous life cycle (egg, nymph, adult) and require a blood meal to molt.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin welts, allergic reactions, and psychological distress/insomnia. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no ecological benefits to their presence in human dwellings.

Identified on: 12/28/2025