Baby Bed Bugs Pictures

baby bed bug / nymph

Here’s an illustration focusing on baby bed bugs life cycle, also known as nymphs. This image highlights their smaller size and lighter color compared to adult bed bugs, showcasing the nymphs’ translucent to whitish-yellow skin. A size comparison to a matchstick head is included to provide scale, with a simple and neutral background to ensure the nymphs are the focal point of the image.

baby-bed-bug-life-cycle

1. Size: Baby bed bugs (nymphs) are very small, ranging from 1.5mm to 4mm in length, about the size of a sesame seed to a flaxseed.
2. Shape: They have a flat, oval-shaped body with a small head, two thin antennae, six legs, and a large, oval-shaped abdomen.
3. Color: Newly hatched nymphs are translucent white or yellowish in color. As they grow and feed, they become more reddish-brown.
4. Distinctive features:
   • No wings
   • Flattened body (unless recently fed)
   • Visible dark mass within their body after feeding due to their translucent nature