Psammolestes tertius Lent & Jurberg, 1965 (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae): First report in Sergipe State, Brazil

Abstract

Introduction: This study reports the first occurrence of Psammolestes tertius (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae) in the state of Sergipe, Brazil. Methods: In 2020, 95 specimens were collected from the municipality of Porto da Folha, Sergipe, Brazil. Results: This finding expands the geographical distribution of the species from 15 states in Brazil to 16 and increases the biodiversity of triatomines in the state of Sergipe. Conclusions: The presence of P. tertius in the state of Sergipe demonstrated a wider distribution of this species in northeastern Brazil.