Cimex lectularius bed bug taking a blood meal.

Chicago, Illinois, USA
Dermacentor variabilis, the American dog tick.

Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA
Younger bed bugs are lighter in color than adults. 

Chicago, Illinois, USA
Cimex lectularius bed bugs on linen.

Chicago, Illinois, USA
Cimex lectularius, the common bed bug.

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
Cimex lectularius, the common bed bug.

Chicago, Illinois, USA
Cimex lectularius, bed bugs on linen.

Chicago, Illinois, USA
Cimex lectularius, the common bed bug.

Chicago, Illinois, USA
Cimex lectularius, the common bed bug.

Chicago, Illinois, USA
Cimex lectularius, the common bed bug.

Chicago, Illinois, USA
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