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

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.

Rhodnius neglectus; Rhodnius prolixus; Chagas' disease; Rhodnius


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