Resumen

HERNANDEZ, María L. et al. First record of Triatoma infestans (Klug) (Hemiptera, Reduviidae) associated with Burrowing Parrots nests (Cyanoliseus patagonus) (Aves: Psittacidae). Rev. Soc. Entomol. Argent. [online]. 2015, vol.74, n.3-4, pp.187-192. ISSN 0373-5680.

Triatoma infestans is the most important vector of Chagas disease in Argentina. We report for the first time the presence of T. infestans (Klug) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) associated with burrowing parrot nests Cyanoliseus patagonus (Psittasiformes: Psittacidae) built on abandoned adobe houses. The possible implications of this finding are discussed, for entomological surveillance of the vector.

Palabras clave : Triatomines; Kissing bugs; Chagas disease; Parrots.

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