Taxonomic integrative and phylogenetic identification of the first recorded Triatoma rubrofasciata in Zhangzhou Fujian Province and Maoming Guangdong Province China

摘要

BackgroundMost species of Triatominae live exclusively in Latin America. However, one species, Triatoma rubrofasciata, has been recorded in the Americas as well as in various port areas in Africa and Asia. An increasing number of T. rubrofasciata have been reported in southern China in recent years. However, the origin of this invasive insect vector in China remains unknown, therefore, accurate identification and phylogenetic analysis of the bugs are urgently needed.