Phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Abstract

-The phlebotomine sand fly fauna of the State of Minas Gerais is presented based on an extensive review of the literature. The fauna, which is a rich one, is currently known to consist of at least 93 species included in 16 genera. The genus Evandromyia (16 spp.) is the most representative one, followed by Micropygomyia (13 spp.), Psathyromyia (12 spp.), Brumptomyia (11 spp.), Pintomyia (9 spp.), Lutzomyia (7 spp.), Psychodopygus (7 spp.), Martinsmyia (4 spp.), Nyssomyia (3 spp.), Deanemyia (2 spp.), Expapillata (2 spp.), Pressatia (2 spp.), and Sciopemyia (2 spp.). The genera Bichromomyia, Trichopygomyia, and Migonemyia are represented by only one species. An updated list of phlebotomine sand fly species occurring in Minas Gerais is provided. Finally, the importance of the species of public health concern is discussed.

Ecological aspects of the Phlebotominae fauna (Diptera: Psychodidae) in the Xakriabá Indigenous Reserve, Brazil

“…A great variety of genera and species were found in the Imbaúbas native village, corresponding to about 30% of the total registered species in the state of Minas Gerais [10-14]. …”

“…In particular, there are approximately 900 species of sand flies worldwide, with over 500 in Neotropical regions and about 230 in Brazil [8,9]. In the state of Minas Gerais, about 100 species of sandflies have been reported, including important vectors of American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (ACL) and Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL), such as Bichromomyia flaviscutellata , Lutzomyia longipalpis , Migonemyia migonei , Nyssomyia intermedia and Nyssomyia whitmani [10-14]. …”

Sand Flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) in an Endemic Area of Leishmaniasis in Aquidauana Municipality, Pantanal of Mato Grosso Do Sul , Brazil

“…Sand flies are found in different climate conditions, in the wild, rural areas and often urban centers 4 , 20 , 21 , 22 . Therefore, studies regarding the fauna of these insects and their behavior are determinant aspects in the epidemiology of leishmaniasis.…”

Natural Leishmania sp. reservoirs and phlebotomine sandfly food source identification in Ibitipoca State Park, Minas Gerais, Brazil

“…Seven species of Psychodopygus have been reported in MG, including P. lloydi (Andrade & Dantas-Torres 2010). This species has also been reported in RJ, São Paulo (SP) and Paraná (Andrade Filho et al 1997, Santos et al 2007.…”