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Exploring the HiddenWorld of Vectors of Chagas Disease: A Fascinating Look at the Taxonomic Aspects of the Psammolestes Genus (Hemiptera, Triatominae)
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OLIVEIRA, Jader de et al. Exploring the HiddenWorld of Vectors of Chagas Disease: A Fascinating Look at the Taxonomic Aspects of the Psammolestes Genus (Hemiptera, Triatominae). Life, v.13, 1081, p. 1 - 18, Apr. 2023.
2075-1729
10.3390/life13051081
Autor
Oliveira, Jader de
Alevi, Kaio Cesar Chaboli
Almeida, Carlos Eduardo
Olaia, Nicoly
Cacini, Gustavo Lázari
Galvão, Cleber
Herrera, Heitor Miraglia
Santos, Filipe Martins
Rosa, João Aristeu da
Resumen
Chagas disease (CD) is a neglected illness affecting approximately seven million individuals,
with vector transmission occurring via triatomine bugs. The Rhodniini tribe comprises 24 species,
grouped into the Rhodnius and Psammolestes genera. Given the importance of accurately identifying
CD vectors, the taxonomy of Psammolestes spp. was revisited using morphological and morphometric
data. Specimens of P. tertius, P. coreodes, and P. arthuri were collected, and the morphological characteristics
of the head, thorax, abdomen, and eggs were analyzed. Morphometric studies of eggs
were also conducted. Dichotomous keys allowing for the differentiation of Psammolestes spp. were
elaborated based on adult insect and egg morphological characteristics. Through these studies, it
was possible to differentiate the three Psammolestes species and confirm that this genus should not be
classified under the Rhodnius genus, contributing to Rhodniini taxonomy.
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