Triatoma is a genus of assassin bug in the subfamily Triatominae (kissing bugs).

The members of Triatoma (like all members of Triatominae) are blood-sucking insects that can transmit serious diseases, such as Chagas disease.

Their saliva may also trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, up to and including severe anaphylactic shock.

[1] These are species according to reliable sources.

[2][3][4][5] NOTE: The designation (Tc) signifies that the species is associated with Trypanosoma cruzi.