Help! Is This a Kissing Bug?
Apr 26, 2019 16:47:33 #
letmedance wrote:
How big was this bug?
Small. About the size of an Assassin Bug.
Apr 26, 2019 16:47:58 #
Apr 26, 2019 16:48:48 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
Good shots although I also do not know what species it is.
Lots of guesses. No definite ID yet. Thanks for looking, sippyjug.
Apr 26, 2019 16:49:18 #
napabob wrote:
Bug guide is your solution, join so you can post pics upon sign-in
Good idea, Bob.
Apr 26, 2019 16:50:37 #
letmedance wrote:
Milk Weed Bug?
No. Already considered that one. Thanks anyway letmedance.
Apr 26, 2019 17:18:03 #
Good series for ID. It is an assassin bug (as is the kissing bug - actually the name covers a number of species), family Reduviidae. Try https://bugguide.net/node/view/1551165. Bee Assassin? - Apiomerus crassipes. Another - https://bugguide.net/node/view/826511. Don't pick it up with your fingers - EXTREMELY painful bite! As with most reduviids. However, as far as I know, there is no endemic Chagas' in your area, and this (and most reduviids) isn't interested in your blood.
Apr 26, 2019 17:38:40 #
2Much
Loc: WA
kpmac wrote:
Hope I'm wrong but it sure looks like one. Bad news if it is because it was on my property. The last image is not very good but it's the only dorsal view I have.
This photo accompanied a Reuters story on Kissing Bugs. While concentrated in the states bordering Mexico, they're documented in at least 28 states comprising the southern half of the country. Texas A&M studies found that 50% of kissing bugs are infected with the Chagas parasite.
Apr 26, 2019 20:21:53 #
kpmac wrote:
Hope I'm wrong but it sure looks like one. Bad news if it is because it was on my property. The last image is not very good but it's the only dorsal view I have.
interesting shots of a bug I've never seen and wouldn't want to kiss. lol.
Apr 26, 2019 21:44:10 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
When I heard that they were attracted to your breath, I just stopped brushing my teeth but now every time I go out in public (wait for it) ….dogs urinate on my leg.
Apr 27, 2019 17:48:31 #
relbugman wrote:
Good series for ID. It is an assassin bug (as is the kissing bug - actually the name covers a number of species), family Reduviidae. Try https://bugguide.net/node/view/1551165. Bee Assassin? - Apiomerus crassipes. Another - https://bugguide.net/node/view/826511. Don't pick it up with your fingers - EXTREMELY painful bite! As with most reduviids. However, as far as I know, there is no endemic Chagas' in your area, and this (and most reduviids) isn't interested in your blood.
Thanks for the ID, relbugman. That is definitely the one.
Apr 27, 2019 17:49:36 #
2Much wrote:
This photo accompanied a Reuters story on Kissing Bugs. While concentrated in the states bordering Mexico, they're documented in at least 28 states comprising the southern half of the country. Texas A&M studies found that 50% of kissing bugs are infected with the Chagas parasite.
Thanks for the link, 2Much.
Apr 27, 2019 17:50:06 #
merrytexan wrote:
interesting shots of a bug I've never seen and wouldn't want to kiss. lol.
Thanks for looking, merry.
Apr 27, 2019 17:51:09 #
Reconvic wrote:
When I heard that they were attracted to your breath, I just stopped brushing my teeth but now every time I go out in public (wait for it) ….dogs urinate on my leg.
Just can't win at some things, Reconvic.
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