conenose
/ˈkoʊnˌnoʊz/
noun
- A type of blood-sucking insect, also called a kissing bug, that can carry a parasite causing Chagas disease.
- A conenose bite can lead to serious health problems if the insect is infected.
- The conenose is most active at night and often bites people on the face.
- In rural areas, people try to protect their homes from the conenose bug.