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Assassin BugsWhat is this bug?
April 5, 2010
I discovered this creature on my bed. I originially thought it was a tick or a bed bug, but it seemed too large and also has six legs. It is dark brown with black spots outlining its body. It seems to move slowly, as it remained in the same place all day. What is this beast?? Help!
sam&elm
South Alabama
Immature Bloodsucking Conenose Bug
Dear sam&elm,
You have a bit of a problem. This is an immature Bloodsucking Conenose Bug or Kissing Bug in the genus Triatoma, and you do not want to get bitten as they are a known vector for Chagas disease. You may read more about the Bloodsucking Conenose Bugs on BugGuide.
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