Reduvius personatus


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Reduvius personatus

A species that normally feeds on other insects but sometimes preys on humans. In some cases the bite may transmit Trypanosoma cruzi, a protozoan responsible for Chagas disease.
See also: Reduvius
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The bug belongs to the species Reduvius personatus and is common in the American tropics.
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