The development of Panstrongylus herreri under fluctuating environmental conditions

AUTOR(ES)

Franzim Junior, Edson, Mendes, Maria Tays, Anhê, Ana Carolina Borella Marfil, Pelli, Afonso, Silva, Marcos Vinicius, Rodrigues Junior, Virmondes, Sales-Campos, Helioswilton, Oliveira, Carlo Jose Freire

FONTE

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2017-02

RESUMO

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Panstrongylus herreri is a main Chagas disease vector, and its success as a vector stems from its ability to establish domiciliated colonies; we aimed to explore its biology and reproduction. METHODS: The average amount of blood ingested and the time from the beginning of a blood meal to the production of feces were recorded. RESULTS: Females exhibited a higher blood ingestion rate than males, but similar defecation times and frequencies were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the detected decrease in oviposition rates, P. herreri’s potential as a Chagas disease vector in environments other than the Amazon forest cannot be discounted.

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