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Cimex lectularius Linnaeus Bed bug

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© Copyright Gary Alpert, 2005-2008 Cimex lectularius, cast skin	© Copyright Gary Alpert, 2005-2008 Cimex lectularius, adult male, bottom
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© Copyright Gary Alpert, 2005-2008 Cimex lectularius, adult female	© Copyright Gary Alpert, 2005-2008 Cimex lectularius, eggs
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Overview

Bed bugs, Cimex lectularius are increasing around the world.

Names

Scientific source:       Integrated Taxonomic Information System

Natural history

Both male and female bed bugs feed on the blood of their host.

How to encounter

Bed bugs rest during the day in cracks and crevices, often behind head boards, between matressess and under baseboards.

Links to other sites

Bed Bug Information, Harvard University

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CalPhotos     Photo Database   Number of matches : 7 Query: SELECT * FROM img WHERE ready=1 and taxon like "Cimex lectularius%" and (lifeform != "specimen_tag" OR lifeform != "Animal") ORDER BY taxon Click on the thumbnail to see an enlargement Cimex lectularius ID: 4444 4444 0808 2467 [detail] © 2007 Moorea Biocode Cimex lectularius ID: 4444 4444 0808 2468 [detail] © 2007 Moorea Biocode Cimex lectularius ID: 4444 4444 0808 2469 [detail] © 2007 Moorea Biocode Cimex lectularius ID: 4444 4444 0808 2470 [detail] © 2007 Moorea Biocode Cimex lectularius ID: 4444 4444 0808 2471 [detail] © 2007 Moorea Biocode Cimex Lectularius ID: 4444 4444 1009 0230 [detail] © 2009 Moorea Biocode Cimex Lectularius ID: 4444 4444 1009 0231 [detail] © 2009 Moorea Biocode Using these photos: A variety of organizations and individuals have contributed photographs to CalPhotos. Please follow the usage guidelines provided with each image. Use and copyright information, as well as other details about the photo such as the date and the location, are available by clicking on the [detail] link under the thumbnail. See also: Using the Photos in CalPhotos .    Copyright © 1995-2010 UC Regents. All rights reserved. CalPhotos is a project of BSCIT     University of California, Berkeley