The kudzu bug or bean plataspid, Megacopta cribraria (Fabricius), is native to Asia where it
appears to be widely distributed (although the taxonomy is not entirely clear), but is …

Diverse insects are intimately associated with microbial symbionts, which play a variety of
biological roles in their adaptation to and survival in the natural environment. Such insects …

Evolutionary adaptations for the exploitation of nutritionally challenging or toxic host plants
represent a major force driving the diversification of phytophagous insects. Although …

Understanding the coevolution between humans and our microbial symbionts and
pathogens requires complementary approaches, ranging from community analysis to in …

Most insects maintain associations with microbes that shape their ecology and evolution.
Such symbioses have important applied implications when the associated insects are pests …

Animal‐associated microbiomes are often comprised of structured, multispecies
communities, with particular microbes showing trends of co‐occurrence or exclusion. Such …

There is growing evidence that microorganisms are important 'hidden players' in insect–
plant interactions. Insect symbionts can directly affect these interactions by providing insects …

Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) is a Lepidopteran noctuid pest with a global
distribution. It has a wide range of host plants and can harm cotton, tomato, tobacco, and …

Insect biological invasion causes great ecological and economic damage to invaded areas.
The insect invasion process can be influenced by many biotic and abiotic factors. In recent …

Spider mites are frequently associated with multiple endosymbionts whose infection patterns
often exhibit spatial and temporal variation. However, the association between …