Transcriptomic characterization of <i>Wolbachia</i> endosymbiont from <i>Leuronota fagarae</i> (Hemiptera: Psylloidae).

ABSTRACT: Aim: Wolbachia species are among the most abundant intracellular endosymbionts of insects worldwide. The extensive distribution of Gram-negative Wolbachia among insects highlights their evolutionary success and close relationship with many insect host species. This study aimed to characterize a novel Wolbachia strain from the Wild Lime Psyllid, Leuronota fagarae (L. fagarae), to understand its evolutionary relationship with Wolbachia from psyllid pests like Diaphorina citri, the vector of Huanglongbing (HLB). Methods: Wild-caught L. fagarae colonies from Florida, USA, were maintained on Zanthoxylum fagara. RNA was extracted from the salivary glands, heads, and whole bodies of male and female adult L. fagarae. Four

SUBMITTER: Douglas S Stuehler 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12369390 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature