Abstract
Ornithocoris toledoi is a hematophagous insect that parasites birds, particularly, galliformes. Although the occurrence of this arthropod is relatively low in Brazil, this is an important ectoparasite associated with backyarding poultry. The objective of this study was to report the occurrence of O. toledoi in a free-range chicken farm in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, including aspects of its taxonomic identification, biology and epidemiology.
Highlights
Ornithocoris toledoi is a hematophagous insect that parasites birds, galliformes
The original description (PINTO, 1927) was based on absence of wings, pronotum with rounded edges and anterior margins presenting little depth, narrower than the rear margin, with a trapezoidal appearance and body covered with small short bristles
This study aimed to report the occurrence of O. toledoi to a farm located in the municipality of Valença (22o 14’ 44” S; 43o 42’ 01” W), state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Figure 1) and to add biological, morphologic and epidemiological information about this hematophagous species which is of importance to free-range chicken farms and wild birds.”
Summary
Ornithocoris toledoi is a hematophagous insect that parasites birds, galliformes. Occurrences of Ornithocoris toledoi (Cimicidae) in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Schedule a callMore From: Revista brasileira de parasitologia veterinaria = Brazilian journal of veterinary parasitology : Orgao Oficial do Colegio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria
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