Confirmation of the occurrence of panstrongylurufotuberculatus (Champion, 1899) in the state of acre, western amazon

Abstract

Introduction: This study aimed to confirm the occurrence of Panstrongylus rufotuberculatus in the state of Acre, Brazil. Methods: The four specimens of P. rufotuberculatus were obtained from the entomological collection of the Zoobotanical Park of the Federal University of Acre (UFAC). Results: Confirmation of the occurrence of this species in the state of Acre increases the number of species already registered, from nine to ten. Conclusions: The necessity to develop further studies was verified, especially with the domiciliary process of P. rufotuberculatus, resulting in tracing prophylactic measures against the vector transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi.