Genomic insight into the scale specialization of the biological control agent Novius pumilus (Weise, 1892).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Members of the genus Novius Mulsant, 1846 (= Rodolia Mulsant, 1850) (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae), play important roles in the biological control of cotton cushion scale pests, especially those belonging to Icerya. Since the best-known species, the vedalia beetle Novius cardinalis (Mulsant, 1850) was introduced into California from Australia, more than a century of successful use in classical biological control, some species of Novius have begun to exhibit some field adaptations to novel but related prey species. Despite their economic importance, relatively little is known about the underlying genetic adaptations associated with their feeding habits. Knowledge of the genome sequence of Novius is a major step towards further understanding its biology and potential applicat

SUBMITTER: Tang XF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8805230 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature