First report of microtriatoma borbai lent & wygodzinsky, 1979 (Hemiptera, reduviidae, triatominae) in the state of espírito santo, brazil: Would m. borbai be living in eucalyptus crops?

Abstract

Introduction: The occurrence of Microtriatoma borbai in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil is reported by the first time. Methods: A triatomine specimen collected in a hybrid eucalyptus crop in the municipality of Aracruz, Espírito Santo state was found to be a male M. borbai. Results: This finding expands the geographical distribution of M. borbai from four to five Brazilian states. It is the first report of M. borbai occurrence inside a eucalyptus crop. Conclusions: The occurrence of M. borbai in the state of Espírito Santo broadens the geographical distribution of this species in southeastern Brazil.