Can bed bugs be black

Adult bed bugs are generally reddish-brown (especially after feeding). They are a flattened oval shape and do not have wings. The insects have tiny hairs that give their bodies a striped or banded appearance. Adults can range from 4-5 mm long and 1-3mm wide when full grown. Nymphs, or baby bed bugs are generally lighter in color, and translucent. As the nymphs mature and moult, their color becomes darker.