Conenoses

/ˈkoʊnˌnoʊzɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of conenose; multiple cone-nosed insects or kissing bugs, blood-feeding arthropods found in warm climates.

Etymology

The plural form of 'conenose,' formed by adding the standard English plural ending '-s' to create the plural of this insect name.

Kelly Says

In tropical regions, conenoses are so common that some rural homes have 'kissing bug watches' where residents check their beds before sleep—a sad necessity for living with a major parasite vector.

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