order hemiptera (book) Flashcards
cimicidae transmit these diseases caused by pathogens
Plague, Leprosy, Kalaazar, Chagas disease, Relapsing fever, Leptospirosis
Bedbugs may cause these conditions in humans
allergy, asthama, insomnia, nervousness
conditions that may cause bedbugs on poultry
severe irritation and anemia
they may produce influenza like symptoms
Family cimicidae
attacks mammals and poultry
Cimex lectularius
attacks mammals and birds
Cimex hemipterus
attacks poultry in US and Mexico
Haematosiphon inodorus
young nymph of cimicidae molts how many times and in what duration to turn into adult
5 times in 6-8 months
total eggs of cimicidae
150-200
they can survive long period of starvation
cimicidae
their proboscis jointed and flexed under the head when not in use
order hemiptera
causative agent of plague
Yersinia sp.
causative agent of kalaazar
Leishmania donovani
causative agent of chagas disease
Trypanosoma cruzi
causative agent of relapsing fever
Rickettsia sp.