Belminus santosmalletae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae): New Species from Panama, with an Updated Key for Belminus Stål, 1859 Species

Dale, Carolina; Justi, Silvia Andrade; Galvão, Cléber

doi:10.3390/insects12080686

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“…There are currently 157 species (154 extant species and three fossils), grouped into 18 genera and five tribes (Table 1) [3][4][5][6][7], being all potential vectors of T. cruzi. Taxonomic studies of Triatominae started in the 18th century with the description of Triatoma rubrofasciata (De Geer, 1773) (as Cimex rubro-fasciatus) [8].…”

Section: Triatominae: the Vectors Of Chagas Diseasementioning

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Trends in Taxonomy of Chagas Disease Vectors (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae): From Linnaean to Integrative Taxonomy

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Chagas disease is a neglected tropical disease caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi and transmitted mainly by members of the subfamily Triatominae. There are currently 157 species, grouped into 18 genera and five tribes. Most descriptions of triatomine species are based on classical taxonomy. Facing evolutionary (cryptic speciation and phenotypic plasticity) and taxonomic (more than 190 synonymizations) problems, it is evident that integrative taxonomy studies are an important and necessary trend for this group of vectors. Almost two-and-a-half centuries after the description of the first species, we present for the first time the state-of-the-art taxonomy of the whole subfamily, covering from the initial classic studies to the use of integrative taxonomy.

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Trends in Taxonomy of Chagas Disease Vectors (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae): From Linnaean to Integrative Taxonomy

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“…1 : This percentage is 14 of 58 T. cruzi analyzed T. protracta. Ten T. protracta were not at a sufficient quality for PCR testing.…”

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“…Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiologic agent of Chagas disease, is predominately transmitted by 156 members of the Triatominae subfamily in the Western Hemisphere [1,2]. An estimated 70 million individuals are currently at risk of infection globally [3], including in the southern United States [4,5], due to failed insecticide campaigns.…”

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A Southwestern United States Pilot Investigation of Triatomine–Mite Prevalence

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Waltz

Lynn

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Background: Chagas disease is a leading cause of cardiac failure in Latin America. Due to poor safety profiles and efficacy of currently available therapeutics, prevention is a priority for the millions living at risk for acquiring this clinically important vector-borne disease. Triatomine vectors of the Chagas disease parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi, are found in the southwestern United States, but risk for autochthonous transmission is thought to be low. The role of ectoparasitic mites is under-explored regarding the ecology of triatomines and Chagas disease transmission. Methods: Triatomine collections were performed using three common entomologic techniques in 2020–2021 from four different locations in southern Arizona and New Mexico. Triatomines were analyzed visually under a 112.5× microscope for the presence of externally attached mites. Following mite removal, triatomines were tested for T. cruzi infection by PCR. Results: Approximately 13% of the collected triatomines had mites securely attached to their head, thorax, abdomen, and legs. More than one mite attached was a common finding among ectoparasitized triatomines. Mite presence, however, did not statistically influence triatomine T. cruzi status. Conclusions: Our findings add to a growing body of literature demonstrating the sustainability of mite-infested triatomine populations throughout the Western Hemisphere. Future investigations are warranted to better understand the biologic impact of triatomine mites and their potential to serve as a potential biological control tool.

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“…Presently, 157 species (including 3 fossils) within 18 genera are recognized as valid in this subfamily 6 , 7 , 8 . The genus with the greatest number of species described is Triatoma Laporte, 1832, which includes members of the Triatoma brasiliensis subcomplex, Triatoma brasiliensis Neiva 1911, Triatoma brasiliensis macromelasoma Galvão 1956, Triatoma melanica Neiva & Lent, 1941, Triatoma juazeirensis Costa & Felix 2007 , Triatoma sherlocki Papa, Jurberg, Carcavallo, Cerqueira, Barata, 2002 , Triatoma lenti Sherlock & Serafim, 1967, T. bahiensis Sherlock & Serafim, 1967 and Triatoma petrochiae Pinto & Barreto 1925.…”

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Checklist and phenetics studies of nymphs of two species of triatomines: Triatoma lenti Sherlock & Serafim, 1967 and Triatoma sherlocki Papa, Jurberg, Carcavallo, Cerqueira, Barata, 2002 (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Triatominae)

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Paiva

Belintani

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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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INTRODUCTION: Triatoma lenti and Triatoma sherlocki are endemic species of the State of Bahia, located in northeastern Brazil, where they have records of domiciliation in the human environment. In view of the epidemiological aspect and taxonomic importance of these species for the systematics of the Triatoma genus, a study was carried out with nymphs of all five instars. METHODS An extensive review of studies on nymphs from the subfamily Triatominae is presented. Morphology was studied using a scanning electron microscope and morphometric analyses. RESULTS: The morphological study allowed us to characterize and discriminate species by means of scanning electron microscope of the last abdominal segment. In addition, the results show morphometric variability, with the total size of the head that best discriminates the species. CONCLUSIONS: Studies on nymphs are fundamental to the ecosystem; however, the literature on the immature forms of certain groups is scarce, difficult to use, or nonexistent. Therefore, this study includes morphological and morphometric data of the nymphal instars of T. lenti and T. sherlocki , corroborating the specific taxonomy of these species.

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Belminus santosmalletae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae): New Species from Panama, with an Updated Key for Belminus Stål, 1859 Species

Cited by 19 publications

References 8 publications

Trends in Taxonomy of Chagas Disease Vectors (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae): From Linnaean to Integrative Taxonomy

Trends in Taxonomy of Chagas Disease Vectors (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae): From Linnaean to Integrative Taxonomy

A Southwestern United States Pilot Investigation of Triatomine–Mite Prevalence

Checklist and phenetics studies of nymphs of two species of triatomines: Triatoma lenti Sherlock & Serafim, 1967 and Triatoma sherlocki Papa, Jurberg, Carcavallo, Cerqueira, Barata, 2002 (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Triatominae)

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