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Rhodnius nasutus

Rhodnius nasutus

Classification

Class
Insecta

Rhodnius nasutus is a Chagas disease vector native to the northeast of Brazil. It belongs to the family Reduviidae and subfamily Triatominae, which are commonly known as "kissing bugs" or "assassin bugs". They are considered a highly important species concerning the infectious Chagas disease as they carry the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, that can be transmitted to the blood of mammals, including humans.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 5