Common Bed Bug
Cimex lectularius
Not assessedInsectcarnivore
The common bed bug is a small insect that lives alongside humans, hiding in bedding and furniture. These wingless bugs feed on blood and are known for causing itchy bites. They’re considered one of the most troublesome household pests worldwide.
- Bed bugs only feed on blood, usually from sleeping humans.
- They hide in mattresses, furniture, and cracks during the day.
- Their flat bodies help them squeeze into tiny hiding spots.
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- Classification
- Insect
- Scientific name
- Cimex lectularius
- Habitat
- Urban
- Regions in this directory
- Worldwide
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- small
