Cimicidae

Pronunciation
/si-MIK-ih-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Cimicid
Plural
Cimicids

Definition

A family of blood-sucking insects commonly known as bed bugs.

Full guide

Read the full Cimicidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

From Latin 'cimex', meaning 'bug'.

Example

Cimicidae are ectoparasites that feed on human blood.

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