Entomological survey of sandflies (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) in the City of Concórdia, Brazil and its importance as a reservoir for Leishmania spp.

Abstract

Some sandflies are vectors for leishmaniasis, therefore knowing the fauna of the region is important in combating the disease. Sandflies were captured in Concórdia, SC, Brazil, and Leishmania spp. in captured females. Thirty-eight specimens of six different species were collected, one of which (Brumptomyia carvalheiroi) is reported for the first time in the south of the country. However, there were no samples of sandflies positive for Leishmania spp. Despite reports of allochthonous cases in the region studied, the agent is not yet circulating in vectors, but these represent a potential risk when new cases occur.

Keywords

• CDC Trap
• Leishmania spp.
• Leishmaniasis
• Non-endemic region
• Vector