Bedbugs

GPTKB entity

Statements (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:entomologist
Parasite
gptkbp:activePeriod Nocturnal
gptkbp:biteEffect Allergic reactions
Itchy welts
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:color Reddish-brown
gptkbp:commonSpecies gptkb:Cimex_lectularius
gptkb:Cimex_hemipterus
gptkbp:controls Pesticides
Vacuuming
Heat treatment
gptkbp:diet gptkb:Blood
gptkbp:discoveredBy Ancient times
gptkbp:diseaseVector Not known to transmit diseases
gptkbp:distribution Worldwide
gptkbp:feedingType Hematophagy
gptkbp:habitat Human dwellings
gptkbp:hasWings Wingless
gptkbp:hostedBy gptkb:Humans
Other warm-blooded animals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bedbugs
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan Several months
gptkbp:notableFeature Can survive months without feeding
Detect hosts by heat and CO2
Hide in cracks and crevices
Leave dark fecal spots
Traumatic insemination
gptkbp:order gptkb:Lepidoptera
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Arthropoda
gptkbp:reproduction gptkb:meat
gptkbp:resistantTo Some populations resistant to insecticides
gptkbp:revival Increased since 1990s
gptkbp:scientificName Cimex hemipterus (tropical bedbug)
Cimex lectularius (common bedbug)
gptkbp:shape Flat and oval
gptkbp:size 4–5 mm
gptkbp:taxonRank gptkb:Family_Cimicidae
gptkbp:transmission Passive movement on clothing and luggage
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Odds
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6