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Common Bedbug (Cimex lectularius) adult, sucking blood from human skin, Italy, July
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Common Bedbug (Cimex lectularius) adult, sucking blood from human skin, Italy, July
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Media ID 9671873
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
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Who knew bedbugs had such refined taste? This Italian Common Bedbug is taking a sip of the finest blood in town! 🍷🇮🇹 In this photo, captured by FLPA photographer Emanuele Biggi, we witness an adult bedbug indulging in its favorite summertime treat: human blood. With the picturesque backdrop of Italy's stunning nature, this little critter knows how to enjoy the good life! While most tourists come to Italy for pasta and gelato, our friend here prefers a more unconventional delicacy. Forget about wine tasting; it's all about blood tasting for this adventurous insect! 🦟💉 With its piercing mouthparts expertly inserted into human skin, this bedbug demonstrates its parasitic prowess. But let's not judge too quickly – after all, everyone needs a meal now and then! And what better way to satisfy their cravings than with some warm Italian hospitality? So next time you visit Italy during the summer months, keep an eye out for these tiny connoisseurs of fine dining. Just remember to bring your bug spray and maybe a garlic necklace or two – because even bedbugs can't resist the allure of la dolce vita!
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