Reduviidae Flashcards
1
Q
order
A
hemiptera
2
Q
common name
A
assassin bugs or kissing bugs
3
Q
characteristics
A
painful bites
allergic reactions at site of bite
two pairs of wings
4
Q
what does it transmit?
A
trypanosoma cruzi- cause chagas disease
5
Q
mouthparts
A
3 segmented beaks for piercing and sucking
6
Q
hosts
A
many animals and humans
7
Q
size
A
18mm
8
Q
site of infection
A
skin
9
Q
clinical signs
A
allergic reactions at site of bite
10
Q
diagnosis
A
identification of bug
11
Q
treatment
A
treat environment, insecticide
12
Q
life cycle
A
hide during the day and attack at night
can molt 5 times at weekly intervals
can endure starvation for months
