The first record of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz & Neiva, 1912) (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) in the State of Paraná, Brazil.

INTRODUCTION

We report the first find of Lutzomyia longipalpis in the State of Paraná, Brazil.

METHODS

The specimens were captured in the urban area of the municipality of Foz do Iguaçu, with Falcão light traps, in domiciliary and peridomiciliary areas of 61 properties, on two consecutive nights from 18:00 to 06:00hs in March 2012.

RESULTS

We captured 40 specimens of Lu. longipalpis and 54 specimens of other sandfly species.

CONCLUSIONS

This find expands knowledge of the geographical distribution of this sandfly in Brazil.