Bed bugs

Pronunciation: /BED-buhg/

Category: Taxonomy

Singular: Bed bug

Plural: Bed bugs

Definition

Parasitic insects of the family Cimicidae that feed on human blood.

Etymology

Example

Bed bugs are a common household pest.

Related Terms

Cimicidae
Hemiptera

Usage Notes

The term 'bed bug' is commonly used to refer to the species Cimex lectularius, although other species of Cimicidae may also be referred to as bed bugs.