A review of the literature of Dipetalogaster maximus was made concerning the ecology, distribution, systematics and infection rates with Trypanosoma Cruzi . New information is given concerning the ecology, life history, hybridizations, and laboratory infections of this large kissing bug. Dipetalogaster maximus has been found to inhabit the crevices in exfoliative rocks in Baja California Sur and to feed on lizards. This species is quite fecund in the laboratory; one colony produced 434.5 eggs per ♀. Fed first instar nymphs lived up to 8 months without a blood meal; a well nourished specimen lived over 595 days. Specimens of Dipetalogastcr maximus were infected with T. cruzi isolated from Triatoma rubida (Uhler), T. peninsularis Usinger, and T. sinaloensis Ryckman .
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