These insects are known by a number of local names, including: vinchuca in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Paraguay, barbeiro (the barber) in Brazil, pito in Colombia, chinche in Central America, and chipo in Venezuela.
Disse insekter er kendt under en række lokale navne, herunder: vinchuca i Argentina, Bolivia, Chile og Paraguay, barbeiro ( barber) i Brasilien, pito i Colombia, chinche i Mellemamerika og chipo i Venezuela.