Bed Bugs

Small blood-feeding bugs that hide in mattresses and furniture. 2 species with full pages, most commonly seen first.

Common Bed BugCommon Bed BugCimex lectulariusCan biteTropical Bed BugTropical Bed BugCimex hemipterusCan bite

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