Gut microbiota of insect

Tribolium castaneum is categorized as an important pest among global grains and cereals areas. Numerous studies have been carried out for control of T. castaneum using pesticides, for example, phosphine, abamectin and chlorpyifos. However, little is investigated about the gut microbial community and dominant bacterial flora of T. castaneum.

赤拟谷盗（Tribolium castaneum）是全球谷物产区中的重要仓储害虫。此前已有诸多研究围绕使用杀虫剂防治赤拟谷盗展开，例如磷化氢、阿维菌素与毒死蜱。然而，针对该虫肠道微生物群落及其优势菌群的相关研究却相对匮乏。