Paratriatoma hirsuta

Barber, 1938

Paratriatoma hirsuta is a of kissing bug ( Triatominae) in the Reduviidae. It is one of two described species in the Paratriatoma, which is characterized by hairy bodies and reduced wings. The species was described by Barber in 1938. Like other triatomines, it is a potential of , the that causes .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Paratriatoma hirsuta: /ˌpɛrətraɪˈætəmə hɜrˈsuːtə/

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Distribution

Middle America; North America

Human Relevance

As a member of the Triatominae, Paratriatoma hirsuta is a potential of , the that causes . While specific transmission records for this are not documented in the provided sources, related species in the (such as Paratriatoma lecticularia) have been confirmed to harbor viable T. cruzi parasites even when dead, suggesting potential oral transmission risks to dogs and humans.

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