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Triatoma infestans, kissing bug
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Triatoma infestans, kissing bug
This insect is a member of the Triatomine group, which are associated with the transmission of disease to humans
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Arthropod Arthropoda Assassin Bug Blood Sucking Conenoses Bloodsucking Conenoses Disease Hemiptera Heteroptera Hexapod Hexapoda Hominini Homo Homo Sapiens Human Insecta Kissing Bug Reduviidae Triatoma Triatominae Triatomine True Bug Invertebrata
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This studio shot showcases Triatoma infestans, also known as the kissing bug, an intriguing member of the Triatomine group. Triatoma infestans is an invertebrate belonging to the order Hemiptera and the family Reduviidae, with the common name "assassin bug" reflecting its predatory nature. This bloodsucking conenose is a significant public health concern due to its association with the transmission of diseases, most notably Chagas disease, to humans. Chagas disease, caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, is endemic to Central and South America, and Triatoma infestans is one of its primary vectors. The insect acquires the parasite by feeding on infected animals or humans, and then transmits it through its saliva during bites. The disease can lead to chronic cardiac and gastrointestinal complications if left untreated. Triatoma infestans is named for its preference for biting humans around the face, particularly near the mouth or eyes, hence the nickname "kissing bug." The insect's nocturnal habits and ability to hide in cracks and crevices during the day make it difficult to detect and control. As a hexapod, Triatoma infestans is part of the class Insecta, which includes over a million described species. Its hexapod status refers to its six legs, a defining characteristic of insects. The insect's body structure is further classified as a true bug, with a distinct head, thorax, and abdomen, and a beak-like structure called a rostrum, which it uses to pierce the skin and suck up blood. This striking image offers a unique glimpse into the intricate world of Triatoma infestans, a fascinating and important invertebrate that plays a crucial role in both the natural world and human health.
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