Title of article :
The first record of the tropical bed bug, Cimex hemipterus (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) from Iran
Author/Authors :
A, Hosseini-Chegeni Department of Plant Protection - Faculty of Agriculture - Lorestan University , G G, Godwin Nutifafa Gidiglo Department of Medical Entomology & Vector Control - School of Public Health & National Institute of Health Research - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , J, Khedri Department of Pathobiology - Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
Abstract :
Bed bugs are regarded as one of the most important pests in human societies. Cimex hemipterus (Fabricius) is a parasite of humans and bats across tropical areas of the world. In the present study, the nymph and adult specimens were collected from residential buildings in central and western parts of Iran. Samples were identified using a diagnostic key at the species level and confirmed by molecular studies. Phylogenetic analysis using COI gene was also carried out. This study is the first report to have confirmed the presence of C. hemipterus in Iran.
Keywords :
Urban pest , Bed bugs , Molecular identification , Phylogenetic tree , COI
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
