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A new species of Rhodnius from Brazil (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae)

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Author(s):
da Rosa, Joao Aristeu ; Garcia Justino, Hernany Henrique ; Nascimento, Juliana Damieli ; Mendonca, Vagner Jose ; Rocha, Claudia Solano ; de Carvalho, Danila Blanco ; Falcone, Rossana ; Vilela de Azeredo-Oliveira, Maria Tercilia ; Chaboli Alevi, Kaio Cesar ; de Oliveira, Jader
Total Authors: 10
Document type: Journal article
Source: ZOOKEYS; v. N/A, n. 675, p. 25-pg., 2017-01-01.
Abstract

A colony was formed from eggs of a Rhodnius sp. female collected in Taquarussu, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, and its specimens were used to describe R. taquarussuensis sp. n. This species is similar to R. neglectus, but distinct characters were observed on the head, thorax, abdomen, female external genitalia and male genitalia. Chromosomal differences between the two species were also established. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/19764-0 - Cytotaxonomy and chromosomal evolution in Triatominae subfamily
Grantee:Kaio Cesar Chaboli Alevi
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate