Exploring the HiddenWorld of Vectors of Chagas Disease: A Fascinating Look at the Taxonomic Aspects of the Psammolestes Genus (Hemiptera, Triatominae)

dc.creatorOliveira, Jader de
dc.creatorAlevi, Kaio Cesar Chaboli
dc.creatorAlmeida, Carlos Eduardo
dc.creatorOlaia, Nicoly
dc.creatorCacini, Gustavo Lázari
dc.creatorGalvão, Cleber
dc.creatorHerrera, Heitor Miraglia
dc.creatorSantos, Filipe Martins
dc.creatorRosa, João Aristeu da
dc.date2023-04-28T19:32:29Z
dc.date2023-04-28T19:32:29Z
dc.date2023
dc.date.accessioned2023-09-26T23:18:36Z
dc.date.available2023-09-26T23:18:36Z
dc.identifierOLIVEIRA, 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.
dc.identifier2075-1729
dc.identifierhttps://www.arca.fiocruz.br/handle/icict/58073
dc.identifier10.3390/life13051081
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorioslatinoamericanos.uchile.cl/handle/2250/8889148
dc.descriptionChagas 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.
dc.formatapplication/pdf
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.rightsopen access
dc.subjectRhodniini
dc.subjectPsammolestes tertius
dc.subjectPsammolestes coreodes
dc.subjectPsammolestes arthuri
dc.subjectVetores da doença de Chagas
dc.subjectRhodniini
dc.subjectPsammolestes tertius
dc.subjectPsammolestes coreodes
dc.subjectPsammolestes arthuri
dc.subjectChagas disease vectors
dc.titleExploring the HiddenWorld of Vectors of Chagas Disease: A Fascinating Look at the Taxonomic Aspects of the Psammolestes Genus (Hemiptera, Triatominae)
dc.typeArticle


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