Common Bed Bug

Cimex lectularius, or the common bedbug, is a species of Cimicidae. An ectoparasite, its primary hosts are humans. It is one of the world's major "nuisance pests". Scientific Name: Cimex lectularius Range: Worldwide — follows humans Size: 4–5 mm (after feeding, larger and elongated) Status: Pest ID Notes: Flat, oval, reddish-brown. Wingless. Six legs. Engorged after blood meal. Behavior / Notes: Resurgent global pest. Hides in mattress seams, headboards, baseboards. Feeds at night. Bites cause itchy welts. Do not transmit known human diseases.