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Presence of Panstrongylus rufotuberculatus (Champion, 1899) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Triatominae) in Argentina.

Authors :
Salomón OD
Ripoll CM
Rivetti E
Carcavallo RU
Source :
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz [Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz] 1999 May-Jun; Vol. 94 (3), pp. 285-8.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Panstrongylus rufotuberculatus is reported for the first time in Argentina. Four adults were attracted by the light of human dwellings in Calilegua National Park, Jujuy, at 1150 masl within the subtropical humid forest. The individuals were similar to those described in the literature. The epidemiological significance of this species is very low in the area, although deforestation might increase its role in the transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0074-0276
Volume :
94
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10348976
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/s0074-02761999000300002