The Shape Is the Biggest Clue
Look closely at the insect.
It appears:
- Small and oval-shaped
- Reddish to reddish-brown
- Relatively flat
- Segmented across the abdomen
- Smooth rather than covered in long hairs
That combination is consistent with the general appearance of a bed bug.
Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that feed on blood and are commonly found around places where people sleep, particularly mattresses, bed frames, box springs, and nearby cracks and crevices.
