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The species and abundance of gut bacteria both positively impact Phortica okadai behavior

Authors :
Di Li
Lingjun Wang
Liang Wang
Yanting Gou
Bo Luo
Rong Yan
Hui Liu
Source :
Parasites & Vectors, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
BMC, 2024.

Abstract

Abstract Background Gut bacteria, which serve as essential modulators, exert a significant impact on insect physiology and behavior and have substantial application potential in pest management. The dynamics of gut bacteria and their impact on Phortica okadai behavior remain unclear. Methods In this study, the dynamics of gut bacteria at different developmental stages in P. okadai were analyzed using 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene sequencing, and the species and abundance of gut bacteria that affect host behavior were examined via behavioral experiments. Results A total of 19 phyla, 29 classes, 74 orders, 101 species, and 169 genera were identified. The results of the behavioral experiments indicated that the species Lactiplantibacillus argentoratensis, Acetobacter tropicalis, Leuconostoc citreum, and Levilactobacillus brevis effectively influenced the feeding preference of P. okadai, and the single-bacterium-seeded P. okadai exhibited feeding preferences distinct from those of the germ-free (GF) and wild-type P. okadai. Conclusions The species and relative abundance of gut bacteria together positively impact P. okadai behavior. Lactiplantibacillus argentoratensis, as the most attractive bacteria to P. okadai, presents opportunities for novel pest control strategies targeting this vector and agricultural pest. Graphical Abstract

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17563305
Volume :
17
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Parasites & Vectors
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.48bf4e0f05e643ef8d84b4b3a27cf46a
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06297-3