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Short Communications • Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop. 48 (4) • Jul-Aug 2015 • https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0029-2015   copy

First report of Rhodnius montenegrensis (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae) in the State of Acre, Brazil

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INTRODUCTION:

This paper reports, for the first time, the presence of Rhodnius montenegrensis in the State of Acre, Brazil.

METHODS:

Two female R. montenegrensis were collected in a dwelling in the rural area of Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil.

RESULTS:

The occurrence of this species was confirmed, and the number of Triatominae species in the State of Acre increased from four to five.

CONCLUSIONS:

Further studies should be performed to reach a clearer understanding of the ecology of this arthropod, its possible role in transmitting Chagas' disease and rangeliosis, and its current geographical distribution in the region.

Triatominae; Rhodnius montenegrensis; Western Amazon

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