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Mepraia Eratyrusiformis
''Mepraia'' is a genus in the subfamily Triatominae, endemic in Chile, and vectors of Chagas disease Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a tropical parasitic disease caused by ''Trypanosoma cruzi''. It is spread mostly by insects in the subfamily ''Triatominae'', known as "kissing bugs". The symptoms change over the cou .... Species * '' Mepraia eratyrusiformis'' (Del Ponte, 1929)Hypsa, V., Tietz, D.F., Zrzavy, J., Rego, R.O.M., Galvao, C., Jurberg, J., 2002. Phylogeny and biogeography of Triatominae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae): molecular evidence of a new world origin of the Asiatic clade. Mol. Phylogenet. Evol. 23, 447-457 *'' Mepraia gajardoi'' Frías, Henry & González, 1998 *'' Mepraia parapatrica'' Frías, 2010 *'' Mepraia spinolai'' (Porter, 1934) References {{Taxonbar, from=Q6817831 Reduviidae Arthropods of Chile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triatominae
The members of the Triatominae , a subfamily of the Reduviidae, are also known as conenose bugs, kissing bugs (so-called from their habit of feeding from around the mouths of people), or vampire bugs. Other local names for them used in The Americas include ''barbeiros'', ''vinchucas'', ''pitos'', ''chipos'' and ''chinches''. Most of the 130 or more species of this subfamily feed on vertebrate blood; a very few species feed on invertebrates. They are mainly found and widespread in the Americas, with a few species present in Asia and Africa. These bugs usually share shelter with nesting vertebrates, from which they suck blood. In areas where Chagas disease occurs (from the southern United States to northern Argentina), all triatomine species are potential vectors of the Chagas disease parasite ''Trypanosoma cruzi'', but only those species that are well adapted to living with humans (such as ''Triatoma infestans'' and ''Rhodnius prolixus'') are considered important vectors. Also, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chagas Disease
Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a tropical parasitic disease caused by ''Trypanosoma cruzi''. It is spread mostly by insects in the subfamily ''Triatominae'', known as "kissing bugs". The symptoms change over the course of the infection. In the early stage, symptoms are typically either not present or mild, and may include fever, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, or swelling at the site of the bite. After four to eight weeks, untreated individuals enter the chronic phase of disease, which in most cases does not result in further symptoms. Up to 45% of people with chronic infections develop heart disease 10–30 years after the initial illness, which can lead to heart failure. Digestive complications, including an enlarged esophagus or an enlarged colon, may also occur in up to 21% of people, and up to 10% of people may experience nerve damage. is commonly spread to humans and other mammals by the bite of a kissing bug. The disease may also be spr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mepraia Eratyrusiformis
''Mepraia'' is a genus in the subfamily Triatominae, endemic in Chile, and vectors of Chagas disease Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a tropical parasitic disease caused by ''Trypanosoma cruzi''. It is spread mostly by insects in the subfamily ''Triatominae'', known as "kissing bugs". The symptoms change over the cou .... Species * '' Mepraia eratyrusiformis'' (Del Ponte, 1929)Hypsa, V., Tietz, D.F., Zrzavy, J., Rego, R.O.M., Galvao, C., Jurberg, J., 2002. Phylogeny and biogeography of Triatominae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae): molecular evidence of a new world origin of the Asiatic clade. Mol. Phylogenet. Evol. 23, 447-457 *'' Mepraia gajardoi'' Frías, Henry & González, 1998 *'' Mepraia parapatrica'' Frías, 2010 *'' Mepraia spinolai'' (Porter, 1934) References {{Taxonbar, from=Q6817831 Reduviidae Arthropods of Chile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mepraia Gajardoi
''Mepraia'' is a genus in the subfamily Triatominae, endemic in Chile, and vectors of Chagas disease. Species * ''Mepraia eratyrusiformis ''Mepraia'' is a genus in the subfamily Triatominae, endemic in Chile, and vectors of Chagas disease Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a tropical parasitic disease caused by ''Trypanosoma cruzi''. It is spread most ...'' (Del Ponte, 1929)Hypsa, V., Tietz, D.F., Zrzavy, J., Rego, R.O.M., Galvao, C., Jurberg, J., 2002. Phylogeny and biogeography of Triatominae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae): molecular evidence of a new world origin of the Asiatic clade. Mol. Phylogenet. Evol. 23, 447-457 *'' Mepraia gajardoi'' Frías, Henry & González, 1998 *'' Mepraia parapatrica'' Frías, 2010 *'' Mepraia spinolai'' (Porter, 1934) References {{Taxonbar, from=Q6817831 Reduviidae Arthropods of Chile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mepraia Parapatrica
''Mepraia'' is a genus in the subfamily Triatominae, endemic in Chile, and vectors of Chagas disease. Species * ''Mepraia eratyrusiformis'' (Del Ponte, 1929)Hypsa, V., Tietz, D.F., Zrzavy, J., Rego, R.O.M., Galvao, C., Jurberg, J., 2002. Phylogeny and biogeography of Triatominae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae): molecular evidence of a new world origin of the Asiatic clade. Mol. Phylogenet. Evol. 23, 447-457 *''Mepraia gajardoi ''Mepraia'' is a genus in the subfamily Triatominae, endemic in Chile, and vectors of Chagas disease. Species * ''Mepraia eratyrusiformis ''Mepraia'' is a genus in the subfamily Triatominae, endemic in Chile, and vectors of Chagas disea ...'' Frías, Henry & González, 1998 *'' Mepraia parapatrica'' Frías, 2010 *'' Mepraia spinolai'' (Porter, 1934) References {{Taxonbar, from=Q6817831 Reduviidae Arthropods of Chile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mepraia Spinolai
''Mepraia'' is a genus in the subfamily Triatominae, endemic in Chile, and vectors of Chagas disease. Species * ''Mepraia eratyrusiformis'' (Del Ponte, 1929)Hypsa, V., Tietz, D.F., Zrzavy, J., Rego, R.O.M., Galvao, C., Jurberg, J., 2002. Phylogeny and biogeography of Triatominae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae): molecular evidence of a new world origin of the Asiatic clade. Mol. Phylogenet. Evol. 23, 447-457 *''Mepraia gajardoi'' Frías, Henry & González, 1998 *''Mepraia parapatrica ''Mepraia'' is a genus in the subfamily Triatominae, endemic in Chile, and vectors of Chagas disease. Species * ''Mepraia eratyrusiformis'' (Del Ponte, 1929)Hypsa, V., Tietz, D.F., Zrzavy, J., Rego, R.O.M., Galvao, C., Jurberg, J., 2002. Phy ...'' Frías, 2010 *'' Mepraia spinolai'' (Porter, 1934) References {{Taxonbar, from=Q6817831 Reduviidae Arthropods of Chile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reduviidae
The Reduviidae are a large cosmopolitan family of the order Hemiptera (true bugs). Among the Hemiptera and together with the Nabidae almost all species are terrestrial ambush predators: most other predatory Hemiptera are aquatic. The main examples of nonpredatory Reduviidae are some blood-sucking ectoparasites in the subfamily Triatominae. Though spectacular exceptions are known, most members of the family are fairly easily recognizable; they have a relatively narrow neck, sturdy build, and a formidable curved proboscis (sometimes called a rostrum). Large specimens should be handled with caution, if at all, because they sometimes defend themselves with a very painful stab from the proboscis. Taxonomy The Reduviidae are members of the suborder Heteroptera of the order Hemiptera. The family members are almost all predatory, except for a few blood-sucking species, some of which are important as disease vectors. About 7000 species have been described, in more than 20 recognized subfa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
