Substantially altered bacterial diversity associated with developmental stages of litchi stink bug, (Thunberg) (Hemiptera: Tessaratomidae).

The mutualistic symbiotic relationship between insects and bacteria greatly influences the growth and development of host insects. (Thunberg) (Hemiptera: Tessaratomidae), also referred to as the litchi stink bug, has recently been established as an important insect pest of Sonn. and causes substantial yield loss in India.