Massive invasion on a Triatominae insectarium (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae) by Attagenus fasciatus (Thunberg, 1795) (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Attageninae)

Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical. Revista

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Oliveira, Jader de¹  Háva, Jiří²  Rosa, João Aristeu da³  Gil-Santana, Hélcio Reinaldo⁴ 

[1] Universidade de São Paulo;Private Entomological Laboratory and Collection;Universidade Estadual Paulista;Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

关键词: Living collection;    Triatominae insectarium;    Biological collections;    Conservation;    Pests;   

DOI  :  10.1590/0037-8682-0150-2023

学科分类：农业科学（综合）

来源: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

【 摘 要 】

Background:Triatominae are vectors of the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease. This study aims to report an infestation on Triatominae colonies by a beetle, previously identified as a pest. Methods:The management of these colonies should be improved to maximize their usefulness, and factors that may cause harm to them should be avoided as much as possible. Results:This is the first report on a coleopteran infestation on living Triatominae colonies worldwide. Conclusions:The present record provides an important warning to researchers who maintain insectaries in general, especially those who rear triatomines, to carry protective measures against such invasions.

【 授权许可】

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