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Triatoma dimidiata

Triatoma dimidiata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hemiptera ›Family: Reduviidae ›Genus: Triatoma

About

Triatoma dimidiata is a blood-sucking insect whose range extends from northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru), throughout all the countries of Central America and into Southern Mexico. It is among the most important carriers of Trypanosoma cruzi, the flagellate protozoa that causes Chagas disease. Dimidiata has been found in rock piles, caves occupied by bats, hollow trees occupied by mammals or birds, and other diverse ecotopes. However, their presence in human abodes is usually...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Triatoma dimidiata?
The scientific name of Triatoma dimidiata is Triatoma dimidiata.
What kingdom does Triatoma dimidiata belong to?
Triatoma dimidiata belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Triatoma dimidiata belong to?
Triatoma dimidiata belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Triatoma dimidiata belong to?
Triatoma dimidiata belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Triatoma dimidiata belong to?
Triatoma dimidiata belongs to the order Hemiptera.
What family does Triatoma dimidiata belong to?
Triatoma dimidiata belongs to the family Reduviidae.
What genus does Triatoma dimidiata belong to?
Triatoma dimidiata belongs to the genus Triatoma.