Insects,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(2), С. 146 - 146
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
The
phytophagous
Halyomorpha
halys
(Hemiptera:
Pentatomidae)
is
a
global
agricultural
pest
that
damages
many
crops.
Conversely,
the
predatory
Arma
chinensis
shows
promise
as
biological
control
agent
against
lepidopteran
and
coleopteran
pests.
A.
are
closely
related
species
with
different
feeding
habits,
confirmed
via
genomic
morphological
analyses.
However,
no
study
investigating
implications
of
these
differences
has
been
reported.
Herein,
16S
rRNA
sequencing
technology
was
employed
to
analyze
microbiota
diversity
function
in
tissues
(salivary
glands,
gut,
sperm,
ovaries)
H.
elucidate
from
microbial
perspective.
Additionally,
adult
male-to-female
ratio
organs
statistically
similar,
while
not.
Based
on
dominance
symbionts
two
bug
species,
we
inferred
Sodalis
involved
reproduction
digestion
chinensis,
Spiroplasma
Pantoea
play
essential
roles
digestion.
We
analyzed
data
laying
foundation
for
further
understanding
symbiosis
halys,
which
may
inform
development
strategies.
European Journal of Taxonomy,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
747, С. 1 - 71
Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2021
The
Phanaeus
endymion
species
group
is
defined
as
a
lineage
of
dung
beetles
distributed
from
Mexico
to
Ecuador.
current
arrangement
the
P.
includes
18
(five
newly
described
and
three
revalidated
herein):
arletteae
Arnaud,
2018;
bravoensis
Moctezuma,
Sánchez-Huerta
&
Halffter,
2017;
chiapanecus
sp.
nov.;
edmondsi
Deloya
2019;
Harold,
1863;
funereus
Balthasar,
1939
stat.
rev.;
halffterorum
Edmonds,
1979;
huichol
jackenioi
malyi
2002;
olsoufieffi
pacificus
panamensis
porioni
2001
pyrois
Bates,
1887;
rzedowskii
zapotecus
2006;
zoque
Moctezuma
2017.
dionysius
Kohlmann,
Arriaga-Jiménez
Rös,
2018
syn.
nov.
considered
new
junior
subjective
synonymy
2006.
blanchardi
Olsoufieff,
1924
bothrus
Blackwelder,
1944
are
objective
synonyms
rev.
Journal of Experimental Biology,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
224(2)
Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2021
ABSTRACT
Insects
are
the
most
diverse
group
of
animals
and
colonize
almost
all
environments
on
our
planet.
This
diversity
is
reflected
in
structure
function
microbial
communities
inhabiting
insect
digestive
system.
As
mammals,
gut
microbiota
insects
can
have
important
symbiotic
functions,
complementing
host
nutrition,
facilitating
dietary
breakdown
or
providing
protection
against
pathogens.
There
an
increasing
number
models
that
experimentally
tractable,
mechanistic
studies
microbiota–host
interactions.
In
this
Review,
we
will
summarize
recent
findings
advanced
understanding
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
symbiosis
between
their
microbiota.
We
open
article
with
a
general
introduction
to
then
turn
towards
discussion
particular
processes
governing
colonization
environment
as
well
beneficial
roles
mediated
by
The
Review
highlights
that,
although
active
field
research
implications
for
fundamental
applied
science,
still
early
stage
mechanisms.
However,
expanding
capability
culture
microbiomes
manipulate
microbe–host
interactions
promises
new
insights
from
symbioses.
npj Biofilms and Microbiomes,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
9(1)
Опубликована: Сен. 21, 2023
The
gut
microbiota
serves
as
a
critical
"organ"
in
the
life
cycle
of
animals,
particularly
intricate
interplay
between
herbivorous
pests
and
plants.
This
review
summarizes
pivotal
functions
mediating
insect-plant
interactions,
encompassing
their
influence
on
host
insects,
modulation
plant
physiology,
regulation
third
trophic
level
species
within
ecological
network.
Given
these
significant
functions,
it
is
plausible
to
harness
interactions
underlying
mechanisms
develop
novel
eco-friendly
pest
control
strategies.
In
this
context,
we
also
outline
some
emerging
methods
based
intestinal
or
bacteria-mediated
such
symbiont-mediated
RNAi
paratransgenesis,
albeit
are
still
nascent
stages
confront
numerous
challenges.
Overall,
both
opportunities
challenges
coexist
exploration
microbiota-mediated
insect
plants,
which
will
not
only
enrich
fundamental
knowledge
plant-insect
but
facilitate
development
sustainable
Abstract
Gut
microbiota
are
important
in
the
adaptation
of
phytophagous
insects
to
their
plant
hosts.
However,
interaction
between
gut
microbiomes
and
pioneering
populations
invasive
during
new
hosts,
particularly
initial
phases
invasion,
has
been
less
studied.
We
studied
contribution
microbiome
host
globally
recognized
pest,
Hyphantria
cunea,
as
it
expands
its
range
into
southern
China.
The
population
H.
cunea
shows
effective
Metasequoia
glyptostroboides
exhibits
greater
larval
survival
on
than
original
population.
Genome
resequencing
revealed
no
significant
differences
functions
related
two
populations.
compatibility
M.
a
correlation
abundance
several
bacteria
genera
(Bacteroides,
Blautia,
Coprococcus)
survival.
Transplanting
from
northern
enhanced
adaptability
latter
previously
unsuitable
glyptostroboides.
This
research
provides
evidence
that
can
enhance
pests
hosts
enable
more
rapid
habitats.
Current Biology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
35(3), С. 640 - 654.e7
Опубликована: Янв. 18, 2025
Beetles
that
feed
on
the
nutritionally
depauperate
and
recalcitrant
tissues
provided
by
leaves,
stems,
roots
of
living
plants
comprise
one-quarter
herbivorous
insect
species.
Among
key
adaptations
for
herbivory
are
plant
cell
wall-degrading
enzymes
(PCWDEs)
break
down
fastidious
polymers
in
wall
grant
access
to
nutritious
content.
While
largely
absent
from
non-herbivorous
ancestors
beetles,
such
PCWDEs
were
occasionally
acquired
via
horizontal
gene
transfer
(HGT)
or
uptake
digestive
symbionts.
However,
macroevolutionary
dynamics
their
impact
evolutionary
transitions
insects
remained
poorly
understood.
Through
genomic
transcriptomic
analyses
74
leaf
beetle
species
50
symbionts,
we
show
multiple
independent
events
microbe-to-beetle
HGT
specialized
symbioses
drove
convergent
innovations
approximately
21,000
13,500
species,
respectively.
Enzymatic
assays
indicate
these
significantly
expanded
beetles'
repertoires
thereby
contributed
adaptation
diversification.
Our
results
exemplify
how
recurring
symbiont
acquisition
catalyzed
nutritional
success
a
megadiverse
taxon.
Annual Review of Entomology,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
67(1), С. 201 - 219
Опубликована: Окт. 4, 2021
Beetles
are
hosts
to
a
remarkable
diversity
of
bacterial
symbionts.
In
this
article,
we
review
the
role
these
partnerships
in
promoting
beetle
fitness
following
surge
recent
studies
characterizing
symbiont
localization
and
function
across
Coleoptera.
Symbiont
contributions
range
from
supplementation
essential
nutrients
digestive
or
detoxifying
enzymes
production
bioactive
compounds
providing
defense
against
natural
enemies.
Insights
on
functional
highlight
how
symbiosis
can
expand
host's
ecological
niche,
but
also
constrain
its
evolutionary
potential
by
specialization.
As
differ
within
between
clades,
discuss
it
corresponds
microbe's
beneficial
outline
molecular
behavioral
mechanisms
underlying
translocation
transmission
holometabolous
host.
reviewing
literature,
emphasize
study
inform
our
understanding
phenotypic
innovations
behind
success
beetles.
Annals of the Entomological Society of America,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
114(1), С. 1 - 16
Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2020
Abstract
During
herbivory,
insects
recognize
their
host
plant
based
on
specific
chemical
cues,
whereas
the
plants
induce
various
and
morphological
defense
responses
to
resist
this
attack.
However,
seemingly
bidirectional
insect–plant
interaction
involves
confounding
aspects
that
influence
performance
fitness
of
two
participants.
These
interactions
are
often
mediated
by
associated
microbiota,
competitors,
predators,
parasitoids
interact
in
either
obligate
or
facultative
manner.
Insect
endosymbionts
play
a
crucial
role
perception,
nutrition,
metabolism
as
well
reproduction
host,
which
together
determine
its
survival
plant.
Endosymbionts
also
help
overcome
defenses
detoxifying
metabolites.
On
contrary,
plant-associated
microbes
contribute
induced
systemic
resistance
enhancing
defense.
association
insect
plant,
not
only
with
high
trophic
levels
but
ecosystem
whole.
Thus,
is
multilayered
relationship
extending
micro-
macro-organisms
temporally
spatially.
All
these
relationships
may
be
considered
obtain
wholesome
perspective
natural
environment.
