ORDER HEMIPTERA
BED BUGS- This is a blood-feeding arthropod but one that is not known to be of significance in the transmission of any specific disease. It occurs world-wide, often associated with human dwellings.
KISSING BUGS - There are several important species of kissing-bugs, all of which can be vectors for Trypanosoma cruzi.
The bite of this arthropod is extremely painful and a notable weal is usually produced. The distribution of this insect is primarilyin warm to tropical areas of the world.