内共生菌Wolbachia在蓖麻粉虱内的分布

【目的】在粉虱类害虫生物防治的载体植物系统中,蓖麻粉虱Trialeurodesricini是较好的替代寄主。Wolbachia是节肢动物中分布最广的细胞内共生菌,对昆虫的生殖和发育具有重要影响,明确蓖麻粉虱中Wolbachia的分布可为蓖麻粉虱Wolbachia的深入研究奠定基础,为粉虱类害虫的生物防治提供新的理论依据和思路。【方法】通过内共生菌Wolbachia的wsp基因A大组和B大组特异性引物对蓖麻粉虱的室内饲养种群及蓖麻粉虱与丽蚜小蜂同笼饲养20代的种群逐代进行PCR检测,对扩增到的基因进行测序并构建系统发育树,进行相关分析。【结果】蓖麻粉虱种群中只有A大组Wolbachia分布,感染率为40%,系统发育分析表明该类群的Wolbachia属于A大组中的Dro亚组,与报道的其他寄生蜂种群感染的Wolbachia同属一组。丽蚜小蜂种群中的Wolbachia属B大组,蓖麻粉虱与丽蚜小蜂混合饲养20代,逐代检测发现Wolbachia并未在蓖麻粉虱与丽蚜小蜂种群间发生水平传播。【结论】蓖麻粉虱的室内饲养种群中Wolbachia的感染率仅为40%,说明Wolbachia能够在蓖麻粉虱种群中稳定遗传,但在蓖麻粉虱个体间水平传播的能力较弱。短时间内Wolbachia无法在蓖麻粉虱与丽蚜小蜂种群间水平传播。     

褐飞虱体内Arsenophonus、Wolbachia、Spiroplasma和Cardinium四种次生共生菌感染分析

【目的】Arsenophonus、Wolbachia、Spiroplasma和Cardinium是广泛分布于昆虫体内的次生共生菌,能对寄主昆虫的生殖和发育生理产生影响,明确不同地理种群褐飞虱体内4种共生菌的感染和系统发育关系可为利用共生菌防治害虫提供技术依据。【方法】利用Arsenophonus特异性23S rRNA基因引物,Wolbachia、Spiroplasma和Cardinium各自的16S rRNA基因引物PCR检测广西10个地市、海南海口及上海、江苏南京、湖南长沙共14个地理种群褐飞虱雌、雄虫体内共生菌感染情况,并对扩增到的基因片段进行测序、构建系统发育树。【结果】不同地区2014年和2015年褐飞虱体内Arsenophonus感染率最高的分别为河池种群(30%)和长沙种群(20%)、PWolbachia感染率最高为河池种群(20%)和南京种群(30%),而Spiroplasma和Cardinium在褐飞虱各种群内均未检测到。序列比对和发育分析表明,褐飞虱体内Arsenophonus与同翅目昆虫白蜡虫Ericerus pela Chavannes体内感染的该菌关系最近;而感染Wolbachia菌的系统发育分析表明,除海南种群有一个个体感染Wolbachia菌A群外,其余种群感染的全部为B群;同时在所有感染两类共生菌的个体中并未发现共感染现象。【结论】不同地理种群褐飞虱感染Arsenophonus和Wolbachia两类共生菌的感染率并不一致;总体上褐飞虱雌虫Wolbachia感染率要高于雄虫,褐飞虱体内感染的两类共生菌与其它昆虫体内的共生菌序列高度一致或类似,且在所有检测的地理种群中均未发现有Spiroplasma和Cardinium感染。     

柑橘木虱两地理种群的内共生菌群落组成及传菌能力

柑橘黄龙病（Huanglongbing, HLB）是经柑橘木虱Diaphorina citri传播的最主要柑橘病害之一, 危害严重时能对柑橘产业造成毁灭性的破坏。为了鉴定福建和海南2个地理种群柑橘木虱的内共生菌群落组成, 本研究对16S rRNA部分保守序列进行PCR扩增, 并利用特异性引物对不同内共生菌进行了感染率检测; 另外, 还通过人工接虫的方法, 探索柑橘木虱成虫在带黄龙病菌蕉柑Citrus reticulata cv. Tankan上的获菌能力, 以及带菌柑橘木虱成虫对黄岩蜜橘C. reticulata cv. Subcompressa的传菌能力。研究发现, 这2个地理种群的柑橘木虱含有相同的内共生菌组成, 包括α-Proteobacteria, Wolbachia spp., γ-Proteobacteria, mycetocyte symbionts, β-Proteobacteria, Oxalobacter和β-Proteobacteria, Herbaspirillum, 而且这2个地理种群柑橘木虱的4种内共生菌的携带率均在95%以上。柑橘木虱成虫在带菌蕉柑上饲菌28 d后, 带菌率可达到82%, 而带菌柑橘木虱成虫在黄岩蜜橘上传菌75 d后, 可导致橘树整体带菌。本研究为柑橘木虱的进一步研究和防虫治病途径提供了一些理论依据。     

不同寄主植物上烟粉虱次生共生菌感染与性比相关性

【目的】烟粉虱Bemisia tabaci(Gennadius)体内次生共生菌感染受寄主植物的影响,一些共生菌会引起害虫的雌性化,明确田间不同寄主植物上害虫种群中共生菌与性比的相关性,可有利于进一步了解烟粉虱田间种群暴发机制。【方法】采集田间不同寄主植物上烟粉虱成虫,观察其性比,并对其中次生共生菌进行分子检测,分析共生菌携带率与性比相关性。【结果】江苏南京地区棉花、番茄、黄瓜和红薯4种寄主植物上烟粉虱次生共生菌Hamiltonella和Rickettsia感染均存在显著差异,其中Hamiltonella为优势共生菌,感染率依次为:棉花>黄瓜>番茄>红薯。寄主植物间Wolbachia和Cardinium的感染率均无显著差异。各寄主植物上烟粉虱雌性比均高于60%,其中黄瓜上高达75.6%,但不同寄主植物间无显著差异。进一步分析表明,Hamiltonella和Rickettsia感染率均与烟粉虱雌性比呈显著的二次多项式相关性。当Hamiltonella和Rickettsia感染率分别低于69%和5%时,随着感染率提高,烟粉虱雌性比上升,当感染率高于上述值时,则随着感染率增加,雌性比下降。【结论】棉花、番茄、黄瓜和红薯4种寄主植物上烟粉虱均表现出雌性化,但不同寄主植物间性比无差异,烟粉虱体内次生共生菌与性比存在相关性。     

海南地区螺旋粉虱三类次级内共生菌的检测

螺旋粉虱Aleurodicus dispersus Russell是一种重要的农林害虫。本研究分别利用次级内共生菌Cardinium和Arsenophonus的16S rDNA和Wolbachia wsp基因对海南省16地区的螺旋粉虱的3种次级内共生菌Cardinium, Arsenophonus和Wolbachia感染情况及相关基因序列进行了测定和分析。3种次级内共生菌Cardinium, Arsenophonus和Wolbachia检测结果表明, Cardinium和Arsenophonus均可感染海南地区的螺旋粉虱, 其中乐东、 陵水和澄迈3个地区所有寄主上的螺旋粉虱的Arsenophonus感染率为100%, 三亚、 琼中和临高部分寄主上的螺旋粉虱的Arsenophonus感染率为66.7%, 而儋州、 五指山和万宁3个地区的螺旋粉虱未发现被Arsenophonus感染; 三亚的番石榴上的螺旋粉虱的Cardinium感染率为100%, 琼海白沙的印度紫檀上螺旋粉虱的Cardinium感染率为100%, 其他寄主上的感染率均小于66.7%; 在所检测的43个螺旋粉虱种群中, 40和31个种群中分别检测出有Arsenophonus 和Cardinium感染, 种群感染率分别为93.0%和72.1%; 在所有检测的个体中, 120个个体中有105个感染Arsenophonus, 93个个体中有70个感染Cardinium, 个体感染率分别为87.5% 和75.3%; 在检测的所有样本中, 只有三亚印度紫檀上的螺旋粉虱检测到Wolbachia, 种群感染率为2.3%, 个体感染率仅为0.8%。这些检测结果表明, 海南地区螺旋粉虱次级内共生菌Arsenophonus的感染率高于Cardinium的感染率, Wolbachia的感染率极低。序列分析表明, 海南不同螺旋粉虱种群的Cardinium的16S rDNA序列一致, 而且与烟粉虱的Cardinium 16S rDNA序列一致性很高, 为97.6%; 不同螺旋粉虱种群的Arsenophonus的16S rDNA序列也完全一致, 其与西班牙加那利群岛螺旋粉虱的Arsenophonus的16S rDNA序列一致性较高, 为85.1%。此外, Wolbachia wsp基因序列分析表明, 海南螺旋粉虱的Wolbachia为B组, 这是国内螺旋粉虱感染Wolbachia的首次报道。     

南方部分地区烟粉虱及其寄生蜂内共生菌Cardinium的检测及其系统发育关系

【目的】研究我国南方四个省份6个烟粉虱Bemisia tabaci种群和2个蚜小蜂种群内共生菌Cardinium的感染率及其系统发育关系。【方法】利用PCR技术与DNA测序技术检测来自广州、肇庆、南宁、昆明、厦门烟粉虱种群以及广州2个蚜小蜂种群内Cardinium的感染情况,通过基于mt COⅠDNA序列和16S r RNA序列建立烟粉虱和Cardinium系统进化树,分析烟粉虱、寄生蜂和共生菌Cardinium的协同进化关系。【结果】广州的Asia II1与Asia II7烟粉虱种群、肇庆与南宁的MEAM1烟粉虱种群、昆明与厦门的Mediterranean烟粉虱种群以及广州的丽蚜小蜂Encarsia formosa、双斑蚜小蜂Encarsia bimaculata种群体内都有Cardinium的感染,且以Mediterranean与土著的Asia II1、Asia II7感染率较高(65.2%~92.5%),寄生蜂体内的感染率较低(16.7%~18.6%)。通过进化树对比分析发现,Cardinium与烟粉虱寄主之间无协同进化现象,但是Cardinium在烟粉虱不同地理种群之间,烟粉虱与寄生蜂之间的同源性超过98%。【结论】Cardinium在两种寄主昆虫之间进行相互感染与传播的概率较大,寄生蜂可能是Cardinium在不同烟粉虱种群之间水平传播的桥梁之一。     

利用虫生真菌生物防治柑橘木虱的研究进展

柑橘木虱是柑橘黄龙病的重要传播虫媒。目前对柑橘黄龙病的防治尚缺有效的药剂和抗病品种,加强对柑橘木虱的防治,对控制柑橘黄龙病的蔓延具有重要意义。目前防治柑橘木虱多采用化学防治,杀虫剂的频繁使用造成了农药残留、环境污染、生物多样性被破坏和害虫产生抗药性等诸多问题,生物防治以其高效、低毒、低残留、不易产生抗药性等优点逐渐受到重视。昆虫病原真菌能侵入昆虫寄主体内,导致昆虫发病死亡,具有良好的病害流行潜力及生产应用便利性,利用昆虫病原真菌防治柑橘木虱具有广阔的发展空间。本文总结了用于柑橘木虱生物防治的虫生真菌种类,重点介绍了国内外利用球孢白僵菌、玫烟色棒束孢、淡紫紫孢菌、宛氏拟青霉、蜡蚧菌等虫生真菌在防治柑橘木虱中的应用,并对虫生真菌防治柑橘木虱的发展前景进行了展望,以期为柑橘黄龙病的防控提供借鉴。     

亚洲不同地理种群褐飞虱内共生菌Wolbachia的分子检测

褐飞虱Nilaparvata lugens Stl是水稻的重要害虫,而Wolbachia是其重要的次生共生细菌之一。为了解褐飞虱种群感染Wolbachia的情况,本研究对采自世界褐飞虱主要分布区的22个地理种群感染Wolbachia的情况进行了检测和分析。qPCR结果表明,除杭州2009年种群没有检测出Wolbachia外,其它21个种群中都有不同程度的Wolbachia感染。对Wolbachia的wsp基因序列的比较和进化分析表明,褐飞虱各地理种群Wolbachia都属于B群,并可进一步分为Ori和Con两个亚群。其中18个褐飞虱种群中的Wolbachia属于Ori亚群,广东清远和浙江桐乡褐飞虱种群中的Wolbachia则属于Con亚群,而菲律宾Iloilo褐飞虱种群分别检测到同时有2个亚群Wolbachia感染。本结果可为进一步研究褐飞虱与共生菌的共生关系、褐飞虱致害性变异和迁飞路线分析及利用Wolbachia防治褐飞虱提供依据。     

河南不同地区棉蚜种群共生菌Wolbachia的检测及系统发育分析

【目的】本研究旨在揭示河南省不同地区棉蚜Aphis gossypii种群共生菌Wolbachia的感染情况,明确Wolbachia的感染类型及分类地位。【方法】2016-2017年间采集河南省不同地区的13个棉蚜种群,通过扩增COI基因片段对其进行种类鉴定;通过扩增棉蚜种群中Wolbachia的wsp基因片段对其进行Wolbachia感染率的检测,应用neighbor-joining法构建系统进化树进行棉蚜种群中Wolbachia的系统发育分析。【结果】对河南省内不同地区采集的13个棉蚜种群的Wolbachia感染率而言,郑州(ZZ)种群最高(46.67%),信阳2(XY2)种群最低(6.67%),13个种群Wolbachia的感染率范围为6.67%～46.67%,平均感染率为28.35%。基于wsp基因构建的系统发育树表明,安阳和信阳的棉蚜种群感染的Wolbachia株系属于B大组,其余地区棉蚜种群感染的Wolbachia株系属于A大组。【结论】河南省不同地区的棉蚜种群Wolbachia感染率差别较大,且不同种群感染的Wolbachia株系分别属于A大组或B大组。     

基于COI基因的华南地区柑橘木虱系统发育研究

柑橘木虱Diaphorina citri是重要的柑橘害虫,其传播的黄龙病对华南地区柑橘产业造成严重危害。为了解华南地区柑橘木虱不同地理种群间的遗传多样性和进化关系,测定该地区5个地理种群线粒体COI基因900 bp序列,对不同地理种群柑橘木虱遗传距离和系统发育进行分析。结果表明,5个地理种群柑橘木虱间的遗传距离小(0.0%~0.2%)。其中,广州种群和湛江种群的柑橘木虱之间的遗传距离,以及南宁种群、桂林种群和厦门种群的柑橘木虱之间的遗传距离均为0,序列间的相似度极高。基于COI基因系统发育分析显示,位于中国的5个柑橘木虱地理种群之间分化程度较低,与国外其他地区21个种群相比,各种群间的同源性与地理距离无显著相关性。     

Phylogenetic characterization and molecular evolution of bacterial endosymbionts in psyllids (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha)

Most sternorrhynchan insects harbor endosymbiotic bacteria in specialized cells (bacteriocytes) near the gut which provide essential nutrients for hosts. In lineages investigated so far with molecular methods (aphids, mealybugs, whiteflies), endosymbionts apparently have arisen from independent infections of common host ancestors and co-speciated with their hosts. Some endosymbionts also exhibit putatively negative genetic effects from their symbiotic association. In this study, the identity of endosymbionts in one major sternorrhynchan lineage, psyllids (Psylloidea), was investigated to determine their position in eubacterial phylogeny and their relationship to other sternorrhynchan endosymbionts. Small-subunit ribosomal RNA genes (16S rDNA) from bacteria in three psyllid species (families Psyllidae and Triozidae) were sequenced and incorporated into an alignment including other insect endosymbionts and free-living bacteria. In phylogenetic analysis, all sequences were placed within the gamma subdivision of the Proteobacteria. Three sequences, one from each psyllid species, formed a highly supported monophyletic group whose branching order matched the host phylogeny, and also exhibited accelerated rates of evolution and mutational bias toward A and T nucleotides. These attributes, characteristic of primary (P) bacteriocyte-dwelling endosymbionts, suggested that these sequences were from the putative psyllid P endosymbiont. Two other sequences were placed within the gamma-3 subgroup of Proteobacteria and were hypothesized to be secondary endosymbionts. The analysis also suggested a sister relationship between P endosymbionts of psyllids and whiteflies. Thus, a continuous mutualistic association between bacteria and insects may have existed since the common ancestor of psyllids and whiteflies. Calculations using a universal substitution rate in bacteria corrected for endosymbiont rate acceleration support the idea that this common ancestor was also the ancestor of all Sternorrhyncha. Compared with other P endosymbiont lineages, the genetic consequences of intracellular life for some psyllid endosymbionts have been exaggerated, indicating possible differences in population structures of bacteria and/or hosts.     

Effects of different temperature regimes on survival of Diaphorina citri and its endosymbiotic bacterial communities

The Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri, is a major pest of citrus and vector of citrus greening (huanglongbing) in Asian. In our field‐collected psyllid samples, we discovered that Fuzhou (China) and Faisalabad (Pakistan), populations harbored an obligate primary endosymbiont Candidatus Carsonella (gen. nov.) with a single species, Candidatus Carsonella ruddii (sp. nov.) and a secondary endosymbiont, Wolbachia surface proteins (WSP) which are intracellular endosymbionts residing in the bacteriomes. Responses of these symbionts to different temperatures were examined and their host survival assessed. Diagnostic PCR assays showed that the endosymbionts infection rates were not significantly reduced in both D. citri populations after 24 h exposure to cold or heat treatments. Although quantitative PCR assays showed significant reduction of WSP relative densities at 40°C for 24 h, a substantial decrease occurred as the exposure duration increased beyond 3 days. Under the same temperature regimes, Ca. C. ruddii density was initially less affected during the first exposure day, but rapidly reduced at 3–5 days compared to WSP. However, the mortality of the psyllids increased rapidly as exposure time to heat treatment increased. The responses of the two symbionts to unfavorable temperature regimes highlight the complex host‐symbionts interactions between D. citri and its associated endosymbionts.     

Wolbachia infections of the whitefly Bemisia tabaci

We report the first systematic survey for the presence of Wolbachia endosymbionts in aphids and whiteflies, particularly different populations and biotypes of Bemisia tabaci. Additional agriculturally important species included were predator species, leafhoppers, and lepidopterans. We used a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based detection assay with ribosomal 16S rDNA and Wolbachia cell surface protein (wsp) gene primers. Wolbachia were detected in a number of whitefly populations and species, whitefly predators, and one leafhopper species; however, none of the aphid species tested were found infected. Single, double, and triple infections were detected in some of the B. tabaci populations. PCR and phylogenetic analysis of wsp gene sequences indicated that all Wolbachia strains found belong to group B. Topologies of the optimal tree derived by maximum likelihood (ML) and a ML tree in which Wolbachia sequences from B. tabaci are constrained to be monophyletic are significantly different. Our results indicate that there have been at least four independent Wolbachia infection events in B. tabaci. The importance of the presence of Wolbachia infections in B. tabaci is discussed.     

Repellent effect of guava leaf volatiles on settlement of adults of citrus psylla, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, on citrus

Abstract  The Asiatic citrus psyllid ( Diaphorina citri Kuwayama [Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Psyllidae]) is a vector of huanglongbing (citrus greening), a devastating disease of citrus caused by phloem-limited bacteria. Growing guava ( Psidium guajava ) as an intercrop appears to be a successful means of reducing psyllid numbers within citrus orchards; however, the mechanism by which such a reduction is achieved is unknown. To determine the repellent effect of guava leaf and factors attributed to this activity, responses of adult psyllids to guava leaf and its odor were evaluated in cage tests and Y-tube olfactometer test. The results showed that guava leaf possessed a repellent effect against the adult citrus psyllids. Fewer psyllids were found on citrus leaves in the presence of guava foliage than in its absence. Young and old guava leaf showed equal repellent activity. By covering the guava shoots with net cloth, it was revealed that the repellent effect of guava leaf against adult psyllids on citrus was attributed to the volatile compounds, rather than physical factors. The olfactometer response of adult psyllids to guava leaf odor was dosage-dependent. Between guava odor and control, only 35.00%, 25.00% and 16.25% of the psyllids moved toward guava odor when presented with 5.0, 10.0 and 15.0 g of guava shoots, respectively. The olfactometer experiments also showed that both male and female psyllids responded similarly to the guava leaf odor.     

Evolutionary relationships of primary prokaryotic endosymbionts of whiteflies and their hosts

Whiteflies (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Aleyrodidae) are plant sap-sucking insects that harbor prokaryotic primary endosymbionts (P-endosymbionts) within specialized cells located in their body cavity. Four-kilobase DNA fragments containing 16S-23S ribosomal DNA (rDNA) were amplified from the P-endosymbiont of 24 whiteflies from 22 different species of 2 whitefly subfamilies. In addition, 3-kb DNA fragments containing mitochondrial cytB, nd1, and large-subunit rDNA (LrDNA) were amplified from 17 whitefly species. Comparisons of the P-endosymbiont (16S-23S rDNA) and host (cytB-nd1-LrDNA) phylogenetic trees indicated overall congruence consistent with a single infection of a whitefly ancestor with a bacterium and subsequent cospeciation (cocladogenesis) of the host and the P-endosymbiont. On the basis of both the P-endosymbiont and host trees, the whiteflies could be subdivided into at least five clusters. The major subdivision was between the subfamilies Aleyrodinae and Aleurodicinae. Unlike the P-endosymbionts of may other insects, the P-endosymbionts of whiteflies were related to Pseudomonas and possibly to the P-endosymbionts of psyllids. The lineage consisting of the P-endosymbionts of whiteflies is given the designation "Candidatus Portiera" gen. nov., with a single species, "Candidatus Portiera aleyrodidarum" sp. nov.     

Effects of the fungus Isaria fumosorosea (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) on reduced feeding and mortality of the Asian citrus psyllid,Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae)

The Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Psyllidae), is an important citrus pest primarily because it transmits bacteria putatively responsible for huanglongbing, a serious disease of citrus. We present a study on the effects of blastospore and conidial formulations of Isaria fumosorosea Wize on feeding rates and mortality of adult psyllids in laboratory bioassays. Information on quantities of honeydew droplets was used to make inferences on feeding rates. Psyllids treated with the blastospore formulation of I. fumosorosea produced fewer honeydew droplets compared to the conidial treatment and control beginning within the first 24 h after treatment. The highest daily mean number of droplets thereafter never exceeded 2.4 drops compared to 4 and 8 for the conidial treatment and control, respectively. The mean number (±SEM) of honeydew droplets produced per psyllid per day over 7 days was significantly higher in the control (5.5±0.5) compared to the blastospore treatment; however, there were no significant differences between the treatments. Psyllids treated with the conidial formulation of the pathogen showed no significant reduction in feeding activity until 4 days after treatment. One and 2 day's post-exposure, mortality of psyllids in the blastospore treatment ranged from 8 to 25% compared to 0% in the conidial and control treatments. By 7 days post-exposure, psyllid mortality reached 100% under both fungal treatments compared to none in the controls. This study documented that adult psyllids infected by I. fumosorosea (PFR 97) produce less honeydew than healthy psyllids and suggests that they may feed less, which could potentially reduce the spread of huanglongbing.     

Secondary Endosymbionts of Psyllids Have Been Acquired Multiple Times

Previous studies have established that psyllids (Hemiptera, Psylloidea) contain primary endosymbionts, designated as Carsonella ruddii, which cospeciate with the psyllid host. This association appears to be the consequence of a single infection of a psyllid ancestor with a bacterium. Some psyllids may have additional secondary (S-) endosymbionts. We have cloned and sequenced the 16S–23S ribosomal RNA genes of seven representative psyllid S-endosymbionts. Comparison of the S-endosymbiont phylogenetic trees with those of C. ruddii indicates a lack of congruence, a finding consistent with multiple infections of psyllids with different precursors of the S-endosymbionts and/or possible horizontal transmission. Additional comparisons indicate that the S-endosymbionts are related to members of the Enterobacteriaceae as well as to several other endosymbionts and insect-associated bacteria. Received: 2 May 2000 / Accepted: 8 June 2000     

我国烟粉虱自然种群中存在广泛的Wolbachia感染现象

Wolbachia是广泛分布于节肢动物生殖组织中的细胞质遗传的一类共生菌,可以引起宿主生殖行为的改变.烟粉虱是重要的农业害虫,已有的研究表明烟粉虱中存在Wolbachia的感染,但所检测到的感染率不高,并且迄今在烟粉虱中所检出的Wolbachia均属于B组群.该研究从我国河北、新疆、北京、山东、浙江、广西、海南、广州和福建采集到18个烟粉虱地理种群,首先基于ITS1 rDNA克隆测序鉴定了烟粉虱的生物型,然后采用自行设计的Wolbachia 16S rDNA及wsp基因的专用引物对所采集到的烟粉虱种群进行了分子检测.结果表明几乎所有的烟粉虱自然种群中都存在Wolbachia感染,同时还发现B/Q生物型烟粉虱中主要感染A组群Wolbachia,而非B/Q生物型烟粉虱中存在大量的超感染现象.该研究显示烟粉虱自然种群中Wolbachia的感染率比预想的要高得多,而分子检测方法的灵敏度可能是影响Wolbachia感染率研究的关键因素之一.     

Temporal response and attraction of Diaphorina citri to visual stimuli

As the vector of the global disease of citrus greening or huanglongbing, Asian citrus pysllids, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Liviidae), are the greatest threat to the worldwide citrus industry. Critical to management of D. citri and huanglongbing is optimization of surveillance methodologies. Although phytophagous insects may find host plants by multimodal cues, some appear to primarily use visual cues. In this study, we examined the behavior of Asian citrus psyllids toward light from light‐emitting diodes (LEDs) in the insect visible spectrum. The periodicity of attraction of psyllids to visual cues was evaluated in the field (yellow sticky traps) and laboratory (multi‐colored LEDs) with a strong peak of activity during the afternoon in both the field and the laboratory (both 14:00 to 18:00 hours). In laboratory evaluations of psyllids to differently colored LEDs, strongest attraction was to LEDs emitting ultraviolet (390 nm), green (525 nm), and yellow (590 nm) light. Male and female psyllids did not differ significantly in their responses to visual cues. These findings provide the basis for formulating better traps that reflect UV and yellow light and potentially incorporate UV LEDs for monitoring psyllids and a better understanding of Asian citrus psyllid visual behavior.