This report is the first record of a species of Aquanirmus in Brazil and it increases the known geographical distribution of A. major Cicchino & González Acuña, a species recently described based on material collected in Argentina and Chile.

Bats are very interesting animals: they are the unique flying mammals, have developed a highly sophisticated echolocation system, and have become specialized to eat different types of diets. Hematophagous (vampire) bats are those specialized to feed solely on blood and have served as a source of inspiration for researchers as well as for writers. Vampire bat attacks on humans have moved from the realm of science fiction to reality in Latin America and bats (including non-hematophagous ones) have assumed an important role in the transmission of rabies virus to humans. This article discusses the emerging role of bats as rabies virus transmitters, with particular emphasis on the role of hematophagous bats in the epidemiology of human rabies in Latin America. Possible reasons associated with the increasing risk of exposure to bats in this region are also discussed.

RESUMO A ocorrência de Amblyomma rotundatum parasitando Crotalus durissus cascavella (cascavel sul-americana) é registrada pela primeira vez não apenas para o Estado de Pernambuco, mas também para o Brasil.

ABSTRACT The occurrence of Amblyomma rotundatum on Crotalus durissus cascavella (neotropical rattlesnake) is reported for the first time not only in the State of Pernambuco but also in Brazil.