Colonization of Panstrongylus megistus (Hemiptera:Reduvidae:Triatominae) in an urban area and its association with Didelphis marsupialis in the metropolitan region of São Paulo

Abstract INTRODUCTION: This communication reports the colonization of Panstrongylus megistus in an urban area of the municipality of Taboão da Serra in the metropolitan region of São Paulo. METHODS: After receiving a notification from the population, entomological research comprising active search, collection, identification, and examination of triatomines was conducted. Wild animals were captured and examined. RESULTS: A colony of triatomines was found to be associated with dogs in the backyard of the property. CONCLUSIONS: The colonization of P. megistus shows the potential for their occupation of artificial ecotopes, which may pose a risk to the human population.

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Main Authors:	Silva,Rubens Antonio da, Zaicaner,Raquel, Rosa,Mariangela Palma, Aun,Graciela Cristina Granizo, Muniz,Júlio César, Magalhães,Alon Carlos, Pereira,Creusa, Pena,Amanda Rosa, Santos,Maysa Flexa dos, Estevão,Vera Aparecida Oliveira, Duarte,Agnaldo Nepomuceno
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT 2021
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822021000100620
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