Exploring the Hidden World of Vectors of Chagas Disease: A Fascinating Look at the Taxonomic Aspects of the Psammolestes Genus (Hemiptera, Triatominae)-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

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

Published:2023-04-25 Issue:5 Volume:13 Page:1081
ISSN:2075-1729
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Author:

de Oliveira Jader¹^ORCID,Alevi Kaio Cesar Chaboli¹²^ORCID,Almeida Carlos Eduardo³^ORCID,Olaia Nicoly⁴,Cacini Gustavo Lázari⁴,Galvão Cleber²^ORCID,Herrera Heitor Miraglia⁵^ORCID,Santos Filipe Martins⁵^ORCID,Rosa João Aristeu da⁴

Affiliation:

1. Laboratório de Entomologia em Saúde Pública, Departamento de Epidemiologia, Faculdade de Saúde Pública, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Dr. Arnaldo 715, São Paulo 01246-904, SP, Brazil

2. Laboratório Nacional e Internacional de Referência em Taxonomia de Triatomíneos, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ), Av. Brasil 4365, Pavilhão Rocha Lima, sala 505, Rio de Janeiro 21040-360, RJ, Brazil

3. Instituto de Biologia, Departamento de Zoologia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro—UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, RJ, Brazil

4. Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp), Rodovia Araraquara-Jaú km 1, Araraquara 14801-902, SP, Brazil

5. Laboratório de Biologia Parasitária, Ciências Ambientais e Sustentabilidade Agrícola, Universidade Católica Dom Bosco, Campo Grande 79117-010, MS, Brazil

Abstract

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.

Funder

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

JAR, Research Productivity Scholarships

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Paleontology,Space and Planetary Science,General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/5/1081/pdf

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