New record and update on the geographical distribution of Pintomyia monticola (Costa Lima, 1932) (Diptera: Psychodidae) in South America

Abstract

The phlebotomine sand fly Pintomyia monticola (Costa Lima, 1932) is recorded for the first time in Brasília, central-west Brazil. A review of the geographical distribution of the species in South America is presented, and its distribution is extended. The potential geographical distribution of P. monticola is predicted based on ecological niche modeling. Ecological aspects of this species are discussed.

New genus of Psychodinae (Diptera, Psychodidae) from Argentina

“…Phlebotominae, by virtue of its public health importance, has received proper care, and more than 520 species have been described for the Neotropical region (Andrade & Gurgel-Gonçalves, 2015). In contrast, the state of knowledge of non-Phlebotomine Psychodidae, although it has increased in recent years, it is still relatively poor, and many taxonomic novelties remain to be described (Quate & Brown, 2004).…”