The gut microbiota serves as a critical “organ” in the life cycle of animals, particularly in the
intricate interplay between herbivorous pests and plants. This review summarizes the pivotal …

Insects are associated with a plethora of different microbes of which we are only starting to
understand their role in shaping insect–plant interactions. Besides directly benefitting from …

Insects possess beneficial and nuisance values in the context of the agricultural sector and
human life around them. An ensemble of gut symbionts assists insects to adapt to diverse …

Insect pests cause significant agricultural and economic losses to crops worldwide due to
their destructive activities. Pesticides are designed to be poisonous and are intentionally …

Insects are the most diverse group of animals and colonize almost all environments on our
planet. This diversity is reflected in the structure and function of the microbial communities …

Insect gut symbiotic microbiota play essential roles in the growth, development,
pathogenesis and environmental adaptation of host insects. The molecular and systems …

Insect herbivores have ubiquitous associations with microorganisms that have major effects
on how host insects may interact in their environment. Recently, increased attention has …

Lepidopteran insects are one of the most widespread and speciose lineages on Earth, with
many common pests and beneficial insect species. The evolutionary success of their …

Symbioses between insects and microbes are ubiquitous, but vary greatly in terms of
function, transmission mechanism, and location in the insect. Lepidoptera (butterflies and …

Insects' intestinal microbes have profound effects on the host's physiological traits, which
can impact their physiology at both the local (gut) and systemic (body) levels. Nevertheless …