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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 9671859
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
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Bloodsucking Bedbugs - The Italian Summer's Uninvited Guests!
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. In this print captured by FLPA photographer Emanuele Biggi, we witness a truly bizarre scene straight out of a horror movie. Meet the notorious Common Bedbug (Cimex lectularius) adult, indulging in its favorite pastime - sucking blood from human skin! This European host nature shot takes us to sunny Italy in July, where even these tiny insects can't resist the irresistible allure of Italian cuisine. But instead of pasta or gelato, they have their eyes set on something more. . . hematophagous! These pesky parasites are experts at finding their next meal and unfortunately for us humans, our warm-blooded bodies make for an ideal feast. As summer temperatures rise across Southern Europe, bed bugs come out to play and satisfy their insatiable appetite. With stealth-like precision, these sneaky creatures sink their mouthparts into unsuspecting victims' skin and start feasting away. It's not exactly the kind of dining experience we'd sign up for! While it may seem like a nightmare scenario for some people, let's appreciate the incredible diversity found within our natural world – even if that includes bloodsucking bedbugs crashing our summer fun. So next time you're enjoying your vacation in Italy, keep an eye out for these uninvited guests who just can't resist sinking their teeth into some Mediterranean delicacies!
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