Microbial Community Structure and Metabolic Function in the Venom Glands of the Predatory Stink Bug, <i>Picromerus lewisi</i> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Microbial Community Structure and Metabolic Function in the Venom Glands of the Predatory Stink Bug, <i>Picromerus lewisi</i> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

The predatory stink bug, <i>Picromerus lewisi</i> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), is an important and valuable natural enemy of insect pests in their ecosystems. While insects are known to harbor symbiotic microorganisms, and these microbial symbionts play a crucial role in various aspects of...

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Main Authors: Jinmeng Li, Xu Tian, Tom Hsiang, Yuting Yang, Caihua Shi, Hancheng Wang, Wenhong Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-09-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
<i>Picromerus lewisi</i>
venom gland
microorganism
carbon source metabolism
high-throughput sequencing
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/9/727

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