Definition: Triatoma is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae. It belongs to the order Noctuidae, which includes the most commonly known species of nightmarish insects, such as the flying scorpions and the blackflies. The genus name, "Triatoma," is derived from the Latin word "triacetus," which means "triangular" or "triangular-shaped," referring to its triangular body shape.
The Triatoma species are characterized by
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