The Common Bed Bug (Cimex lectularius) (IMAGE) University of Rochester Caption This is a close-up of Cimex lectularius, the common bed bug. Credit Armed Forces Pest Management Bureau Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.