Characterization of External Female Genitalia in Five <i>Triatoma</i> Laporte Species of South America (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Triatominae)

Currently, there are 158 valid species of triatomines, all of which are potential vectors of <i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i>, the etiological agent of Chagas disease. The correct taxonomic identification of triatomines is essential since each species hos a different epidemiological importance....

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Main Authors: João Paulo Sales Oliveira-Correia, Hélcio Reinaldo Gil-Santana, Jacenir Reis dos Santos-Mallet, Cleber Galvão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/8/5/240