Effect of Parasitization on Diversity and Community Composition of Intestinal Bacteria in .

Parasitoids have the potential to alter the gut microbiota of their host insects post-parasitization, thereby influencing the host's physiological functions and creating a more favorable environment for the survival of the parasitoid's progeny. is a native enemy of the important invasive fall armyworm (FAW) pest, , in China, exhibiting significant pest control capabilities. To investigate the impact of on the gut bacteria of FAW caterpillars following parasitism, we used 16S rRNA sequencing technology to analyze the diversity and richness of gut bacteria in both long-term laboratory and short-term laboratory FAW caterpillars.