A terrifying, face-biting “kissing bug” is inching closer to New York. Health officials are sounding the alarm about a "kissing bug" that's inching closer to New York State. Deadly Kissing Bug Found Near New York StateCDC CDC loading...A potentially deadly parasitic infection is spread by Triatomines, also known as kissing bugs, which are blood-sucking insects that transmit the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which causes Chagas disease. They've gotten the name "kissing bugs" because they typically bite humans in the face. CDC CDC loading...