What Is a Kissing Bug?
1. Kissing Bugs
Kissing bugs are insects that belong to the triatominae family of bugs. They are also sometimes known as vampire bugs, and there are more than 130 species of them that we know of. The great naturalist Charles Darwin once wrote about these insects in his book: The voyage of The Beagle.
Kissing bugs are found mainly in some parts of Central and South America, including much of Mexico. They are also found in some western and some southern American states, although they are not common there. They get their name from their habit of feeding around peoples’ mouths at night when they are sleeping.
