Ciclo biológico de Rhodnius robustus Larrousse, 1927 alimentado con sangre humana en condiciones de laboratorio

the aim of this work was the study of biological cycle of r. robustus feeding with human blood. triatomines were collected in ca？o tigre, state of mérida, venezuela.triatomines were fed through latex membrane with human blood at 37oc and sodium citrate as anticoagulant. the results showed 13,9 eggs/female/week, a 78,32 % fertility and a biological cycle from egg to adult lasting 70 days. breeding of r. robustus when fed with human blood shows its potential human dwelling domiciliation and chagas disease transmission.