Cimex lectularius nymph taking a blood meal. The bug feeds through a set of mouthparts that are highly modified for piercing and sucking. Chicago, Illinois, USA - Alex Wild Photography - Insect Images

Bed Bugs

are re-emerging as a major urban pest after half a century of relative dormancy. These wingless insects take blood meals at night, hiding during the day in dark crevices. Below are images of the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius.

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alexwild > Cimex lectularius bed bug taking a blood meal.

Chicago, Illinois, USA

alexwild > Cimex lectularius, the common bed bug.

Chicago, Illinois, USA

alexwild > Cimex lectularius nymph taking a blood meal. The bug feeds through a set of mouthparts that are highly modified for piercing and sucking.

Chicago, Illinois, USA

alexwild > Cimex lectularius nymph (left) and adult bed bugs.

Chicago, Illinois, USA

alexwild > Cimex lectularius bed bugs hiding in the linens.

Chicago, Illinois, USA

alexwild > The swollen body of this bed bug nymph indicate that it is most of the way through a blood meal.

Chicago, Illinois, USA

alexwild > Bed bugs are larger than many people think: adults reach 5mm long and are easily visible to the naked eye.

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Cimex lectularius nymph taking a blood meal. The bug feeds through a set of mouthparts that are highly modified for piercing and sucking.

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Camera: Canon (Canon Eos 50d) |

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