Comparison of Two Different Morphological Methods to Study the Pronotum of Cimicidae: Bed Bugs, Bat Bugs, and Swallow Bugs

Comparison of Two Different Morphological Methods to Study the Pronotum of Cimicidae: Bed Bugs, Bat Bugs, and Swallow Bugs

An infestation of a Cimicidae (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) member, especially the bed bug, can cause economic loss and impact health. A cost-effective and user-friendly method for identifying the infesting species will help with the early detection and control of infestations. A linear morphometric method...

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Main Authors: Dora M. Rajonhson, Chadchalerm Raksakoon, Anon Payakkapol, Sébastien Dujardin, Jean-Pierre Dujardin, Rutcharin Potiwat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
Cimicidae
ectoparasite
outline-based morphometry
pronotum
linear morphometry
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/12/1155

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