Definition: A subfamily of assassin bugs (REDUVIIDAE) that are obligate blood-suckers of vertebrates. Included are the genera TRIATOMA; RHODNIUS; and PANSTRONGYLUS, which are vectors of TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI, the agent of CHAGAS DISEASE in humans.
vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi; do not use /drug eff for insecticides: TN 111
ExamplesPanstrongylus; Rhodnius; Triatoma