Adult and nymphs of Microtriatoma trinidadensis (Lent, 1951) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) caught from peridomestic environment in Bolivia

Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 2001 Oct;96(7):889-94. doi: 10.1590/s0074-02762001000700001.

Abstract

This is the first report of adult and nymphs (20 nymphs of all stages and 4 adults) of Microtriatoma trinidadensis (Lent 1951) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Triatominae) collected in peridomestic environment, in the department of La Paz, Bolivia. These specimens were associated to Rhodnius stali Lent, Jurberg & Galvão 1993. The exceptional finding of M. trinidadensis in peridomestic environment, illustrates the general tendency of triatominae to adapt to human dwellings and dependences.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bolivia
  • Disease Reservoirs*
  • Female
  • Male
  • Nymph
  • Rhodnius / anatomy & histology
  • Rhodnius / classification
  • Triatominae / anatomy & histology*
  • Triatominae / classification