Life cycle of Rhodnius prolixus (IMAGE)

Goethe University Frankfurt

Life cycle of Rhodnius prolixus

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Example of the hemimetabolic life cycle of the predatory triatomine bug Rhodnius prolixus. Shown are the adult vector, freshly laid, milky-white eggs, mature, reddish eggs and five nymphs. Red arrows mark a blood meal for the moulting process and egg production. Pictured in the middle are frequent hosts, such as dogs, opossums and humans.

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Fanny E. Eberhard/Goethe University Frankfurt

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