Presence of Meccus longipennis and Triatoma recurva in the state of Durango, Mexico [Presencia de Meccus longipennis y Triatoma recurva en el estado de Durango, México]

Abstract

The collection of Meccus longipennis (Usinger) and of Triatoma recurva (Stål) in the state of Durango is reported for the first time. Both species were collected during twelve months (from September 2010 to August 2011) in four localities of two municipalities (Pueblo Nuevo y Mezquital) in the state of Durango. Seventy one specimens of M. longipennis and six of T. recurva were collected mostly from indoors of human dwellings (bedrooms). Presence of M. longipennis means a potential risk of transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi Chagas to human populations in the study area.