Reconstructing Sordida subcomplex (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae) phylogeny across species distribution rangeFIRST REVIEW ROUND - REVIEWERS COMMENTSAUTHORS RESPONSE TO REVIEWERSREVIEWERS COMMENTS.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The conformation of the Sordida subcomplex has been a topic of prolonged debate, with diverse methodological approaches employed to discern its constituent species. Up to now, Triatoma sordida, T. garciabesi and T. rosai comprise part of this subcomplex. Distinguishing and identifying these three species pose significant challenges due to their pronounced morphological similarity, overlapping distributions, and presence of natural hybrids.

Objectives

This study aims to uncover the genetic diversity and geographic spread of these three species.

Methods

We analysed a mitochondrial cytochrome b gene fragment and complemented it with chromosomal studies across natural populations from an extensive geographical range, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Pa

SUBMITTER: Burgueno-Rodriguez G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12711208 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature