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10 October 2023 Triatominae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) fauna in bird nests: the case of Morrinhos, Ceará, Brazil
Jociel Klleyton Santos Santana, Francisco Ronan Carneiro, Kaio Cesar Chaboli Alevi, Cleber Galvão, João Aristeu da Rosa, Jader de Oliveira
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Abstract

Triatominae are associated with various Brazilian habitats, including bird nests, animal burrows, and peridomestic structures. Despite extensive studies on triatomines in domiciliary environments in Ceará, Brazil, there has been limited research on their presence in the wild. This study focuses on the municipality of Morrinhos in Ceará, which is characterized by a Caatinga biome and riparian forests along the Acaraú River. During the study, a total of 185 nests of Pseudoseisura cristata were analyzed in rural locations and triatomines were collected in 26 nests from 12 different locations. A total of 117 triatomines was collected, belonging to three species: Psammolestes tertius, Rhodnius nasutus, and Triatoma pseudomaculata. Rhodnius nasutus was the only species found in a nest inhabited by Didelphis albiventris. Nests of P. cristata serve as shelters for various animals, providing an ideal environment for triatomines to establish colonies due to their proximity to food sources and their generalist feeding habits. The incorporation of anthropogenic materials by birds in nest construction can indirectly affect the presence of other animals that may serve as food sources for triatomines. Understanding the interactions between triatomines, birds, and their habitats is essential for assessing the risks associated with triatomine infestation in wild ecosystems.

Jociel Klleyton Santos Santana, Francisco Ronan Carneiro, Kaio Cesar Chaboli Alevi, Cleber Galvão, João Aristeu da Rosa, and Jader de Oliveira "Triatominae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) fauna in bird nests: the case of Morrinhos, Ceará, Brazil," Journal of Vector Ecology 48(2), 124-130, (10 October 2023). https://doi.org/10.52707/1081-1710-48.2.124
Received: 22 June 2023; Accepted: 11 August 2023; Published: 10 October 2023
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KEYWORDS
biodiversity
Chagas disease
kissing bug
northeastern Brazil
vectors
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