Informaçõis sobre a biolojia do Conorhinus megistus Burm.

Biology, diversity and strategies for the monitoring and control of triatomines - Chagas disease vectors

“…The study of the biology, diversity and distribution of triatomines began after the discovery of the American trypanosomiases by Carlos Chagas, in 1909 (Neiva 1910, Neiva & Lent 1941, Lent & Wygodzinsky 1979, Galvão et al 1998. The precise mapping of their occurrence, domestic infestations and the natural infection rates for the different triatomine species is critical for understanding the challenges and threats posed by vectorial transmission (Silveira & Vinhaes 1999, Silveira 2000, Costa et al 2002, López-Cardenas et al 2005.…”

Eye colour as a genetic marker for fertility and fecundity of Triatoma infestans (Klug, 1834) Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae

“…Some authors have reported that a single mating may be enough for the females to become fertile (Neiva 1910, Perlowagora-Szumlewicz 1968, Pessoa & Martins 1982 although multiple mating is known to occur (Borba 1972, Lima et al 1987). Manrique and Lazzari (1994) suggest a polyandrous fecundation system in T. infestans, whereby the female mates successively with several males.…”

Influence of blood meal and mating in reproduction patterns of Triatoma brasiliensis females (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) under laboratory conditions

“…Our study also made an unexpected observation regarding mating in fed females. From the first studies of the triatomine reproduction, it has been stated that only one mating is enough for the triatomine female to maintain fertile eggs for her entire life-span (Neiva 1910, Lima et al 1987a, Pires et al 2004). However, we observed a much higher fertility rate and fecundity in multiple mated fed females compared to single mated fed females.…”