Species. T. guazu Lent, Jurberg and Galvão

Etymology. Its provenance is stated as its country of origin (Paraguay). Since it is one of the largest representatives of the Triatoma genus, it was given the species name guazu, meaning “large” in the Guarani language (Lent, Jurberg & Galvão 1996: 313).

Original citation. “Da proveniência constava o país de origem (Paraguai). Por ser um dos maiores representantes do gênero Triatoma recebeu o nome específico guazu, que na língua guarani significa grande” (Lent, Jurberg & Galvão 1996: 313).