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Common Bed Bug

Cimex lectularius

Description:

Oval to nearly round, paper thin from top to bottom, reddish brown in color as shown. Largest individuals about 5 millimeters in length, smallest only 1 mm.

Habitat:

Specimens obtained during patient intake at a local healthcare facility.

Notes:

Exact location shall remain undisclosed for obvious reasons; but Colorado is a hotbed of bed bug activity (no pun intended).

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1 Comment

StephenSolomons
StephenSolomons 10 years ago

So that's what they look like, thanks BugEric

BugEric
Spotted by
BugEric

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Spotted on Mar 27, 2014
Submitted on Apr 1, 2014

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