Chagas disease is amongst the ten most important neglected tropical diseases but
knowledge on the diversification of its vectors, Triatominae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae), is very …

Many studies propose that Quaternary climatic cycles contracted and/or expanded the
ranges of species and biomes. Strong expansion–contraction dynamics of biomes presume …

Vector-borne diseases are exceptionally sensitive to climate change. Predicting vector
occurrence in specific regions is a challenge that disease control programs must meet in …

Abstract “Triatoma brasiliensis species complex” was defined as a monophyletic group of
the species: T. brasiliensis, T. juazeirensis, T. melanica, and T. sherlocki. An alternative …

Abstract Background The Sordida subcomplex (Triatominae) comprises four species,
Triatoma garciabesi, T. guasayana, T. patagonica and T. sordida, which differ in …

In understanding biodiversity, taxonomy and systematics work together, although the two
terms are often confused. The objective of systematics is to understand the natural …

Abstract Triatoma sherlocki Papa, Jurberg, Carcavallo, Cerqueira & Barata was described in
2002, based on specimens caught in the wild in the municipality of Gentio do Ouro, Bahia …

Abstract This chapter on Population Genetics of Triatominae highlights current knowledge
and open questions in this field. Population genetic analyses help design evidence-based …

Morphological and structural features of the sperm of the T riatoma brasiliensis N eiva, 1911
(H emiptera: R eduviidae) species complex were examined in this first study investigating …

Abstract The United States is home to eleven species of triatomine insects that can carry and
transmit the parasite that causes Chagas disease, Trypanosoma cruzi. Much of the natural …