Rhodnius nasutus
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Rhodnius nasutus is a Chagas disease vector native to the northeast of Brazil. It is primarily associated with the Copernicia prunifera palm tree (Carnauba). In 2006 and 2007, the species was documented to use Licania rigida
trees (Oiticica) in suburban areas of Jaguaruana, Ceará.
Licania rigida
Licania rigida, Oiticica, is a species of plant in the Chrysobalanaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil and Puerto Rico. The Oiticica grows deep in floods of rivers and streams, forming long, narrow avenues to the edge of ravines or floodplains staining the dark-green color of its large and dense...
trees (Oiticica) in suburban areas of Jaguaruana, Ceará.