Symbiosis among Lixus scrobicollis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), Ambrosia trifida, and Bacillus endophyticus

Murry J. Gans, Joseph D. Malaer, Yolanda Padilla

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Abstract

Ragweed weevils, Lixus scrobicollis Boheman, were collected from leaves and stems of giant or great ragweed, Ambrosia trifida L., growing at the Trinity River Audubon Center in Dallas, TX. Examination of the external anatomy of the weevils with a scanning electron microscope revealed a bacterial symbiont. The results of biochemical testing suggested the bacterium was Bacillus endophyticus sp. Nov.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)469-476
Number of pages8
JournalSouthwestern Entomologist
Volume39
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Sep 2014

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