Are approx. 3/16” long. They are oval, flat, and have 6 legs. Their color ranges from a brown to rusty-red to mahogany depending on if it has just fed or not. The bed bug has short wings but does not fly.

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Are approx. 3/16” in length. They are wingless, with a distinct head, short antennae, and easily seen eyes. They have 6 legs with pointers or a finger like extension at their tips. This finger like tip helps the head lice hold on to hair. Their color ranges from a dirty grey to a dirty white.