Visual aid for the identification of triatomine bugs
Visual aid for the identification of triatomine bugs
Adult triatomine bugs are typically 0.75 to 1.25 inches in length. (A) Rhodnius prolixus adult with eggs, commonly found in Central America and northern South America. (B) Triatoma protacta adult, commonly found in California and Arizona. (C) Triatoma dimidiata adult, commonly found in Central America and northern South America. (D) Triatoma gerstaeckeri adult, commonly found in Texas. (E) Triatoma sanguisuga adult, commonly found in the southeastern United States and Texas.