Triatoma rubida
Key characteristics:
Specimens from the U.S. are generally reported to have the uhleri phenotype which is characterized by pale yellow markings.
- Pale margin around outer edge of abdomen, abdomen flattened longitudinally underneath
- 1st antennal segment reaches or surpasses tip of head
- Mouthparts with long hairs at tip
- Overall color light reddish brown to dark brown
- Pronotum dark with light areas on sides
Reported U.S. Distribution




Page last reviewed: May 9, 2019
Content source: Global Health, Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria