Chagas Disease and Vectors in North Central Texas

Authors

Joe C. Elkins, American Optical Company

Publication Date

4-1-1951

Abstract

All members of the large hemipterous family Reduviidae are predacious, but only members of the subfamily Triatominae feed exclusively on vertebrate blood. Readio (1927) noted that Mr. J. R. Lembert observed the common Pacific Coast species of Triatoma feeding on carrion and excrement. Lutz (1918) reported that Triatoma sanguisuga LeConte feeds on insects, including grasshoppers and potato beetles. Apparently neither of the above accounts illustrate normal feeding habits.

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Recommended Citation

Elkins, Joe C. (1951) "Chagas Disease and Vectors in North Central Texas," Field and Laboratory: Vol. 19 : No. 2.
Available at: https://scholar.smu.edu/fieldandlab/vol19/iss2/15