First report of Rhodnius stali (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae) in the State of Acre and in the Brazilian Amazon

Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2016 May-Jun;49(3):365-8. doi: 10.1590/0037-8682-0066-2016.

Abstract

Introduction: This paper reports, for the first time, the presence of Rhodnius stali in the state of Acre and in the Brazilian Amazon.

Methods: Specimens of R. stali were collected by the Federal University of Acre in Rio Branco.

Results: The number of Triatominae species in the State of Acre increased from five to six. This was also the first report of R. stali in the Brazilian Amazon.

Conclusions: The occurrence of R. stali is worrisome, since this species has been found naturally infected by Trypanosoma cruzi and there has been evidence of its domiciliation capabilities.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brazil
  • Chagas Disease / transmission
  • Female
  • Insect Vectors / anatomy & histology*
  • Insect Vectors / classification*
  • Male
  • Rhodnius / anatomy & histology*
  • Rhodnius / classification*