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Is this the infamous kissing bug? And do I need to be concerned?
Copyright © 2018 Shannonmarsden

Is this the infamous kissing bug? And do I need to be concerned?
Stouffville, York region, Ontario, Canada
June 20, 2018
This was found in my daughter's room and I'm concerned that it's the kissing bug and with the recent scares about changas disease or whatever it's called. I just want to clarify.
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Contributed by Shannonmarsden on 20 June, 2018 - 6:34pm
Last updated 20 June, 2018 - 7:55pm

You're welcome :)
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This image isn't needed for the Guide, but it will be visible here for 30 days until removed by the system.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 20 June, 2018 - 7:55pm login or register to post comments

Same family, but not a bloodsucker
This is the Masked Hunter, an assassin bug commonly found in homes:



To read about it, click on the image and then on the Info tab.

Incidentally... As far as I know, kissing bugs don't make it as far north as Ontario. :)
… Ken Wolgemuth, 20 June, 2018 - 6:59pm login or register to post comments

 
Oh thank you soo much! I'm so
Oh thank you soo much! I'm so relieved
… Shannonmarsden, 20 June, 2018 - 7:41pm login or register to post comments

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