First Case of a Human Being Bitten by a Water Boatman (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Corixidae) from Chile

The first record of a water boatman (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Corixidae) biting humans is described. The case is from Chile, and the biting species was identified as Sigara trimaculata (Le Guillou, 1841). The possible causes of the bites are discussed.

Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - January 12, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: Faundez, E. I., Rojas-Porras, N. A. Tags: Short Communications Source Type: research