Genomic characterization of viruses associated with the parasitoid (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae).

Knowledge on symbiotic microorganisms of insects has increased dramatically in recent years, yet relatively little data are available regarding non-pathogenic viruses. Here we studied the virome of the parasitoid wasp Triapitsyn (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), a biocontrol agent of mealybugs. By high-throughput sequencing of viral nucleic acids, we revealed three novel viruses, belonging to the families [provisionally termed AnvRV (Anagyrus vladimiri reovirus)], (AnvIFV) and (AnvDV).