Butterflies of the genus Heliconius (Lepidoptera - Nymphalidae) are insects considered model organisms, mainly for genetic and evolutionary studies. Recently, it is possible to observe an increase in
In this study, the microbiota of Drosophila nigrospiracula was determined and compared when collected from its two host cacti: Carnegiea gigantea and Pachycereus pringlei.
Dung beetles are holometabolous insects that feed on herbivorous mammal dung and provide services to the ecosystem including nutrient cycling and soil fertilization. It has been suggested that organis
Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) poses a global problem, causing substantial economic and ecological losses. Endosymbionts in insects play crucial roles in multiple insect biological processes.