Rhodnius prolixus
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– Adult:
Phylogeny: Order Hemiptera
Metamorphosis: Incomplete
Geographical
location:
Organs
affected: Skin
Symptoms
and clinical signs: Bites are frequently
symptomless. occasionally, victims will
have pruritic skin reactions
Diseases
transmitted: Trypanosoma cruzi
Treatment/control: Lindane,
dieldrin. Spraying of juvenile hormone
appears promising as a means of control.