Triatoma sanguisuga, also known as the Eastern Bloodsucking Conenose or the Mexican Bed Bug, is an insect of the Triatominae subfamily, known as kissing bugs.
It is found throughout North America and Latin America, and is common in the Southeastern United States.
They are generally 16 to 21 mm long, black or dark brown, with six reddish-orange spots along each side of a wide abdomen.
They are winged, have kinked, six-segmented antennae, and have a slender, tapered proboscis used for feeding.

The female Triatoma sanguisuga typically lays eggs 4 to 6 days after a blood meal.
One female may lay hundreds of eggs in its lifetime.
After the egg hatches, the immature bug takes a blood meal and molts 8 times before reaching maturity.
Triatoma sanguisuga feeds on blood from mammals such as raccoons, rats, dogs, cats, and humans.
In addition, tree frogs can be a significant source of food.

Triatoma sanguisuga can be controlled in the home by using screens on all windows and doors, and sealing all cracks in walls and ceilings.
In addition, vacuuming and general cleaning will help remove a suitable habitat for the bugs.
Triatoma sanguisuga, also known as the Eastern Bloodsucking Conenose or the Mexican Bed Bug, is an insect of the Triatominae subfamily, known as kissing bugs. It is found throughout North America and Latin America, and is common in the Southeastern United States. They are generally 16 to 21 mm long, black or dark brown, with six reddish-orange spots along each side of a wide abdomen. They are winged, have kinked, six-segmented antennae, and have a slender, tapered proboscis used for feeding.
The female Triatoma sanguisuga typically lays eggs 4 to 6 days after a blood meal. One female may lay hundreds of eggs in its lifetime. After the egg hatches, the immature bug takes a blood meal and molts 8 times before reaching maturity. Triatoma sanguisuga feeds on blood from mammals such as raccoons, rats, dogs, cats, and humans. In addition, tree frogs can be a significant source of food.
Triatoma sanguisuga can be controlled in the home by using screens on all windows and doors, and sealing all cracks in walls and ceilings. In addition, vacuuming and general cleaning will help remove a suitable habitat for the bugs.
Triatoma sanguisuga