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Rhodnius pictipes

Rhodnius pictipes

Classification

Class
Insecta

Rhodnius is a genus of assassin bugs in the subfamily Triatominae (the kissing bugs), and is an important vector in the spread of Chagas disease. The Rhodnius species were important models for Sir Vincent Wigglesworth's studies of insect physiology, specifically growth and development. Species Rhodnius amazonicus Almeida, Santos & Sposina, 1973 Rhodnius brethesi Matta, 1919 (Tc) Rhodnius colombiensis Moreno Mejía, Galvão & Jurberg, 1999 Rhodnius dalessandroi Carcavallo & Barreto, 1976 Rhodnius domesticus Neiva & Pinto, 1923 (Tc) Rhodnius ecuadoriensis Lent & León, 1958 (Tc) Rhodnius…

Distribution

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