Note on the differentiation between the Rhodnius neglectus and the R. prolixus eggs

Authors

  • Oswaldo Paulo Forattini USP; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia
  • José Maria Soares Barata USP; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101974000400011

Keywords:

Rhodnius neglectus, Rhodnius prolixus, Chagas' disease, Rhodnius^i2^sseveral spec

Abstract

An evident structural process allowing the distinction between the Rhodnius neglectus and R. prolixus eggs is described. The former presents a complete collar occupying the preopercular region whilst in the latter species this formation is lacking.

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Published

1974-12-01

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 4 (1974)

Section

Notes and Informations

How to Cite

Forattini, O. P., & Barata, J. M. S. (1974). Note on the differentiation between the Rhodnius neglectus and the R. prolixus eggs . Revista De Saúde Pública, 8(4), 447-450. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101974000400011