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Mite location and count on Triatoma rubida and Triatoma protracta specimens (n = 53).
| Species (No.) | Avg. No. Mites per Triatomine | Head | Thorax | Abdomen | Legs | Unknown 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triatoma rubida (46) | 1.56 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 25 | 10 |
| Triatoma protracta (7) | 1.71 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
1: Some ectoparasitic mites were found inside the vial, already unattached from the triatomine. We were unable to determine the attachment site for these mites.
