Bedbugs. Macrophotograph of bedbugs (Cimex lectularius) on human skin. These nocturnal insects are parasitic on humans, piercing the skin to feed on t

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Bedbugs. Macrophotograph of bedbugs (Cimex lectularius) on human skin. These nocturnal insects are parasitic on humans, piercing the skin to feed on their host's blood. They become swollen as they feed. Their bite produces itchy swellings on the skin. During the day they live in mattresses, furniture and floors. Magnification unknown.

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Size: 4468px × 3166px
Photo credit: © SINCLAIR STAMMERS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: animal, animals, bedbug, bedbugs, biting, bloodsucker, bloodsuckers, bloodsucking, bug, bugs, cimex, ectoparasite, ectoparasites, feeding, human, insect, insecta, insects, invertebrate, invertebrates, lectularius, macrophotograph, nature, nocturnal, parasite, parasites, parasitic, skin, sucking, wildlife, zoology