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  • 1UMR Orstom-CNRS 9926, Montpellier, France. dujardin@mail.megalink

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Two cryptic species of Lutzomyia runoides sandflies were discovered in Bolivia, distinguished by genital filament length and tree colonization. These findings reveal distinct populations previously unrecognized.

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  • Entomology
  • Speciation Biology
  • Vector Ecology

Background:

  • Lutzomyia runoides (Fairchild & Hertig, 1953) is part of the aragaoi species group.
  • Previous classifications regarded Lutzomyia inflata as conspecific with Lutzomyia runoides.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential for cryptic speciation within Lutzomyia runoides populations in Bolivia.
  • To differentiate putative cryptic species using morphological and ecological data.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of genital filament length variation in Bolivian Lutzomyia runoides specimens.
  • Observation of population distribution and tree colonization patterns.
  • Multivariate statistical analyses (size-in and size-free) using non-genital filament characters.

Main Results:

  • Two distinct, sympatric populations of Lutzomyia runoides were identified based on non-overlapping genital filament lengths.
  • Mutually exclusive tree colonization patterns supported the hypothesis of cryptic speciation.
  • Morphological analyses confirmed the separation of these two cryptic species and distinguished them from Lutzomyia inflata.

Conclusions:

  • Cryptic speciation is evident within Lutzomyia runoides in Bolivia.
  • Morphological and ecological data are crucial for resolving cryptic species complexes.
  • This research clarifies the taxonomic status of Lutzomyia runoides and Lutzomyia inflata.