Currently, there are 158 valid species of triatomines, all of which are potential vectors of
Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiological agent of Chagas disease. The correct taxonomic …

The members of the subfamily Triatominae (Heteroptera, Reduviidae) are vectors of
Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas), the causative agent of Chagas disease or American …

The Triatominae subfamily consists of 145 species distributed in 18 genera and grouped in
six tribes. Currently, there are 86 karyotypes described in the literature, distributed in 11 …

Abstract Triatominae (Insecta: Hemiptera: Reduviidae) includes 151 extant species that are
all potential vectors of Chagas disease. The relationships among these species have been …

Triatominae are hematophagous insects involved in the transmission of Chagas disease.
Among the 19 genera of the subfamily, those with the highest epidemiological importance …

Rhodnius amazonicus Almeida et al.(1973) is a triatomine of rare occurrence. This species
was found for the third time in Breves city, Pará state, Brazil. Morphometric and …

Culicids are the most significant arthropods affecting human health. Thus, their correct
identification is critical. The use of Geometric Morphometrics (GM) has been recently …

Triatomine surveillance in rural areas, artificial ecotypes, and natural ecotopes of the cities of
Caturama, Ibipitanga, Macaúbas, and Seabra in the south-central region of the Brazilian …

The Triatominae subfamily is comprised of 18 genera and six tribes. The tribe Rhodniini is
comprised of two genera (Rhodnius and Psammolestes). Nucleolar persistence is defined …

Mepraia spinolai, M. gajardoi and M. parapatrica occur in distinct regions in Chile. The
females of the three species are micropterous. The males of M. gajardoi are brachypterous …