association with two (Heteroptera: Miridae) species: A comparative study of phylogenies and within-host localization patterns.

Many arthropods host bacterial symbionts, some of which are known to influence host nutrition and diet breadth. Omnivorous bugs of the genus (Heteroptera: Miridae) are mainly predatory, but may also feed on plants. The species eus and (=) are key natural enemies of various economically important agricultural pests, and are known to harbor two species, and .

Cellular Localization of Two Symbionts in the Digestive System and within the Ovaries of the Mirid Bug, .

Bacterial symbionts in arthropods are common, vary in their effects, and can dramatically influence the outcome of biological control efforts. (Heteroptera: Miridae), a key component of biological control programs, is mainly predaceous but may also display phytophagy. hosts symbiotic , which induce cytoplasmic incompatibility, and two species, and , which are found in all individuals tested.