Younger bed bugs are lighter in color than adults. Chicago, Illinois, USA - Alex Wild Photography - Insect Photography

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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Younger bed bugs are lighter in color than adults.

Chicago, Illinois, USA

A bed bug nymph probes for a good feeding spot. Note the flattened shape of the bug that allows it to fit into tight hideaways during the day.

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Cimex lectularius, the common bed bug.

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Younger bed bugs are lighter in color than adults.

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Canon EOS 50D |

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Original size: 4752x3168 |

Current: 800x534 |

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Bed Bugs

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