Reduviidae
View article: Epidaus batxatensis and Epidaus konkakinhensis, two new species of the genus Epidaus Stål (Insecta: Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae) from Vietnam
Epidaus batxatensis and Epidaus konkakinhensis, two new species of the genus Epidaus Stål (Insecta: Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae) from Vietnam Open
The genus Epidaus Stål, 1859 includes 26 valid species, distributed widely in the Oriental and Sino-Japanese realms. Among them, four species, Epidaus bachmaensis Truong, Zhao & Cai, 2006, E. famulus (Stål, 1904), E. longispinus Hsiao,…
View article: Successful control of Triatoma dimidiata with residual application of a microencapsulated formulation of pirimiphos-methyl (Actellic 300CS) in southeast Mexico
Successful control of Triatoma dimidiata with residual application of a microencapsulated formulation of pirimiphos-methyl (Actellic 300CS) in southeast Mexico Open
Background Triatoma dimidiata , the main vector of Trypanosoma cruzi throughout South Mexico and Central America, infest domiciles and peridomestic ecotopes of rural and semi-rural communities. This study reports the effect of the residual…
View article: Spatiotemporal dynamics of triatomines (Hemiptera: Triatominae), vectors of Chagas disease in Sergipe, Brazil (2005-2023)
Spatiotemporal dynamics of triatomines (Hemiptera: Triatominae), vectors of Chagas disease in Sergipe, Brazil (2005-2023) Open
Chagas disease remains a significant public health challenge in Brazil, especially in the state of Sergipe, where vector transmission continues to be the main route of infection. This study analyzed the spatiotemporal distribution of triat…
View article: Morphometric characterization of Rhodnius pictipes Stål, 1872 (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) eggs in Eastern Brazilian Amazon populations
Morphometric characterization of Rhodnius pictipes Stål, 1872 (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) eggs in Eastern Brazilian Amazon populations Open
Triatomines are potential vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease, and are prevalent in the Amazon region of Brazil. This study focuses on the detailed morphometry of Rhodnius pictipes eggs to enhance understand…
View article: Triatomines outside the Americas: a comprehensive dataset for the global surveillance of Chagas disease vectors
Triatomines outside the Americas: a comprehensive dataset for the global surveillance of Chagas disease vectors Open
Chagas disease is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted to mammals, including humans, mainly by insects of the subfamily Triatominae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae). Also known as “kissing bugs”, the subfamily includes 159 species in 1…
View article: Comments on Two Controversial Oriental Assassin Bug Species of the Genus Rhynocoris (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae), with the Description of R. minutus sp. nov. from China
Comments on Two Controversial Oriental Assassin Bug Species of the Genus Rhynocoris (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae), with the Description of R. minutus sp. nov. from China Open
The two closely related Oriental species of the genus Rhynocoris, R. costalis (Stål, 1867) and R. fuscipes (Fabricius, 1787), exhibit remarkable morphological similarity, particularly in their overall red and black body coloration, includi…
View article: Lack of Genetic Differentiation of Five Triatomine Species Belonging to the Triatoma rubrovaria Subcomplex (Hemiptera, Reduviidae)
Lack of Genetic Differentiation of Five Triatomine Species Belonging to the Triatoma rubrovaria Subcomplex (Hemiptera, Reduviidae) Open
The Triatoma rubrovaria subcomplex, comprising several triatomine species, plays a significant role in the transmission of Chagas disease in southern Brazil. Despite morphological distinctions among these species, their genetic differentia…
View article: Lectin Recognition Patterns in the Gut of Meccus (Triatoma) pallidipennis and Their Association with Trypanosoma cruzi Metacyclogenesis
Lectin Recognition Patterns in the Gut of Meccus (Triatoma) pallidipennis and Their Association with Trypanosoma cruzi Metacyclogenesis Open
The successful transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease, depends on intricate interactions with its insect vector. In Mexico, Meccus pallidipennis is a relevant triatomine species involved in the parasite’s …
View article: MaxEnt modeling and risk evaluation of chagas disease vectors in the domestic cycle of Hidalgo, Mexico
MaxEnt modeling and risk evaluation of chagas disease vectors in the domestic cycle of Hidalgo, Mexico Open
This study developed MaxEnt models to determine the potential distribution of four triatomine vector species of Chagas disease in the domestic cycle in Hidalgo state, Mexico: Triatoma dimidiata (Latreille, 1811), T. mexicana (Herrich-Schae…
View article: Biodiversity analysis of hemipterofauna (Hemiptera) of Western Siberia in search of potential entomophages
Biodiversity analysis of hemipterofauna (Hemiptera) of Western Siberia in search of potential entomophages Open
The paper analyses the species composition of predatory bugs (Hemiptera) on the territory of West ern Siberia. The review of hemipterofauna includes zoophytophages and zoophages that are important in limiting the number of pests. Rough est…
View article: Biotic Assembly of the Species of Triatomini (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Triatominae) in the Mexican and South American Transition Zones
Biotic Assembly of the Species of Triatomini (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Triatominae) in the Mexican and South American Transition Zones Open
Aim To infer the biogeographic history of the Triatomini by evaluating how their species became part of the biogeographic transition zones of the New World. This group of blood‐feeding insects includes key vectors of Chagas disease. Unders…
View article: Effects of Low-Temperature Storage on the Vitality and Predation Capacity of Rhynocoris fuscipes Fabricius (Hemiptera: Reduviidae)
Effects of Low-Temperature Storage on the Vitality and Predation Capacity of Rhynocoris fuscipes Fabricius (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) Open
Rhynocoris fuscipes Fabricius (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) is an important predatory insect that targets Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in tobacco fields. Here, laboratory tests were conducted to identify the optimal tempe…
View article: Rhodnius prolixus (kissing bug)
Rhodnius prolixus (kissing bug) Open
View article: Characterizing the transmission dynamics of Trypanosoma cruzi in Triatoma sanguisuga collected from dog kennels in southern Texas
Characterizing the transmission dynamics of Trypanosoma cruzi in Triatoma sanguisuga collected from dog kennels in southern Texas Open
View article: Timing and directionality of Triatominae (Hemiptera, Reduviidae) lineage dispersals in the Neotropics
Timing and directionality of Triatominae (Hemiptera, Reduviidae) lineage dispersals in the Neotropics Open
Triatominae , commonly known as kissing bugs, are hematophagous insects of significant epidemiological concern due to their role as vectors for Trypanosoma cruzi , the causative agent of Chagas disease. Their widespread distribution across…
View article: Field evidence of Trypanosoma cruzi infection, diverse host use and invasion of human dwellings by the Chagas disease vector in Florida, USA
Field evidence of Trypanosoma cruzi infection, diverse host use and invasion of human dwellings by the Chagas disease vector in Florida, USA Open
Background Triatomine bugs (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae) are blood-sucking vectors of the protozoan parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi, which causes Chagas disease, a significant source of human morbidity and mortality in the Americas. Aut…
View article: Triatoma dimidiata, domestic animals and acute Chagas disease: a 10-year follow-up after an eco-bio-social intervention
Triatoma dimidiata, domestic animals and acute Chagas disease: a 10-year follow-up after an eco-bio-social intervention Open
Background Trypanosoma cruzi , the causative agent of Chagas disease, is primarily transmitted by triatomine insects, including Triatoma dimidiata . In Central America, vector control programs have significantly reduced transmission; howev…
View article: Post-zygotic reproductive barriers confirm absence of continuous interspecific gene flow between Mepraia spp. (Hemiptera, Triatominae)
Post-zygotic reproductive barriers confirm absence of continuous interspecific gene flow between Mepraia spp. (Hemiptera, Triatominae) Open
View article: Multilocus analysis uncovers the evolution of the Rhodniini tribe, vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi
Multilocus analysis uncovers the evolution of the Rhodniini tribe, vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi Open
In this study, we investigate the origin and diversification of Trypanosoma cruzi vectors within the Rhodniini tribe (Triatominae subfamily) through phylogenetic analyses based on eight genes from 17 species and 497 specimens—the largest s…
View article: First Report of the L925I kdr Mutation Associated with Pyrethroid Resistance in Genetically Distinct Triatoma dimidiata, Vector of Chagas Disease in Mexico
First Report of the L925I kdr Mutation Associated with Pyrethroid Resistance in Genetically Distinct Triatoma dimidiata, Vector of Chagas Disease in Mexico Open
Triatoma dimidiata is a widely distributed vector of Trypanosoma cruzi in Mexico and Central America, found across a range of habitats from sylvatic to domestic. Vector control has relied heavily on indoor residual spraying with pyrethroid…
View article: A new piece in the repeatome puzzle of Triatominae bugs: The analysis of <i>Triatoma rubrofasciata</i> reveals the role of satellite DNAs in the karyotypic evolution of distinct lineages
A new piece in the repeatome puzzle of Triatominae bugs: The analysis of <i>Triatoma rubrofasciata</i> reveals the role of satellite DNAs in the karyotypic evolution of distinct lineages Open
The genome of Triatoma rubrofasciata , a representative of the North American Triatomini lineage, was analysed to characterise its repetitive DNA content and satellite DNA (satDNA) organisation. Using RepeatExplorer2, we determined that re…
View article: Reduced Biodiversity is Linked to Higher Triatomine Occupancy: Chagas Disease Implications
Reduced Biodiversity is Linked to Higher Triatomine Occupancy: Chagas Disease Implications Open
View article: True Bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) Collected in an Oil-Bearing Rose Agrocenosis in the Kazanlak Valley, Bulgaria
True Bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) Collected in an Oil-Bearing Rose Agrocenosis in the Kazanlak Valley, Bulgaria Open
We studied the species composition and abundance of Heteroptera in an oil-bearing rose plantation in the Kazanlak Valley, Southern Bulgaria. Insects were collected using two types of traps – sticky and funnel traps – combined with three ty…
View article: From nymph to adult: comparative morphology and pre-imaginal development of the stridulation apparatus of selected <i>Platymeris</i> Laporte, 1833 species and their hybrids (Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae)
From nymph to adult: comparative morphology and pre-imaginal development of the stridulation apparatus of selected <i>Platymeris</i> Laporte, 1833 species and their hybrids (Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae) Open
Our study investigates the morphological development of the stridulatory apparatus in Platymeris biguttatus, Platymeris rhadamanthus, and their hybrid across different nymphal instars. This is the first study to describe the ontogeny of th…
View article: Urban Triatomines in Central México: Linking Ecological Niche Models with New Triatoma barberi (Reduviidae:Triatominae) Records
Urban Triatomines in Central México: Linking Ecological Niche Models with New Triatoma barberi (Reduviidae:Triatominae) Records Open
Chagas disease, caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, is a significant health concern in Latin America, with triatomine insects serving as its primary vectors. Among them, Triatoma barberi is an important yet understudied species in Querétaro, Mexi…
View article: Association between landscape transformation and the Chagas disease vector dynamics in a rural area with continuous surveillance and control
Association between landscape transformation and the Chagas disease vector dynamics in a rural area with continuous surveillance and control Open
View article: Where you live shapes who you are: morphological changes in urban Triatoma infestans
Where you live shapes who you are: morphological changes in urban Triatoma infestans Open
Introduction Urbanization has transformed landscapes, driving ecological and morphological changes in insects. Chagas, traditionally a multidimensional rural problem, is increasingly reported in urban areas. Triatoma infestans , the primar…
View article: PERBEDAAN KERAPATAN MANGSA TERHADAP PERILAKU DAN KEMAMPUAN PEMANGSAAN Sycanus annulicornis Dohrn. (Hemiptera: Reduviidae)
PERBEDAAN KERAPATAN MANGSA TERHADAP PERILAKU DAN KEMAMPUAN PEMANGSAAN Sycanus annulicornis Dohrn. (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) Open
ABSTRAK Pengendalian hayati merupakan alternatif yang efektif untuk mengurangi dampak negatif penggunaan pestisida sintetis, seperti resistensi hama, resurgensi, munculnya hama sekunder, pencemaran lingkungan, residu pada produk pertanian,…
View article: Protocol for RNA interference in gene expression in adult insects of Triatoma infestans (Hemiptera: Reduviidae)
Protocol for RNA interference in gene expression in adult insects of Triatoma infestans (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) Open
View article: Characterization of Odorant Binding and Chemosensory Protein Families in the kissing bug Triatoma infestans; comparative analysis among Heteroptera species
Characterization of Odorant Binding and Chemosensory Protein Families in the kissing bug Triatoma infestans; comparative analysis among Heteroptera species Open
Background Plasticity for detoxification and sensory perception contributes to insects' adaptive capacities and evolutive success, by coping with xenobiotics from the environment or the internal medium. Odorant binding proteins and chemose…