Functional Symbiont Records

A comprehensive collection of verified insect-symbiont relationships curated from 9000+ scientific literature. Our database currently contains 2682 records spanning multiple insect orders and their associated microbial partners. We also organized the functional records into three main categories, with 20 subcategories, to facilitate future insect symbiont research.

2,657 Total Records

Symbiont Distribution

By classification and symbiont phylum

Functions Overview

Categories of symbiont functions

Functional Symbionts

2682 records

Records of insect symbionts with verified function from literatures.

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Host Insect Classification Localization Function Function Tags Year Edit
Bacteria
Extracellular

Proteus vulgaris Ld01 produces toxic hydrogen cyanide (HCN) and a mandelonitrile-producing cyanoglucoside, amygdalin, which shield the insect from predation.
Natural Enemy Resistance Toxin Production

2024
Serratia harmoniae

Pseudomonadota
Bacteria
Extracellular

the harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) safely harbors Serratia harmoniae, a highly pathogenic bacterium that causes severe mortality in other ladybird species, which confers an intraguild predation advantage to the harlequin ladybird
Natural Enemy Resistance

2024
Bacteria
Extracellular

Enterococcus spp. may play a protective role against insect pathogens.
Pathogen Resistance

2024
Klebsiella spp.

Pseudomonadota
Bacteria
Extracellular

Klebsiella spp. may have positive effects on insect fecundity.
Fertility

2024
Bacteria
Extracellular

2024
Bacteria
Intracellular

Sitobion miscanthi L-type symbiont (SMLS) mediates host antiviral defenses to inhibit the propagation of Sitobion miscanthi densovirus (SmDV).
Antiviral Activity

2024
Bacteria
Extracellular

Exiguobacterium sp. produces semiochemicals that prompt oviposition by the stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans), potentially serving as a fly lure.
Semiochemical Biosynthesis Fertility

2024
Morganella morganii

Pseudomonadota
Bacteria
Extracellular

Morganella morganii produces semiochemicals that deter oviposition by the stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans), potentially helping the stable fly avoid competition.
Semiochemical Biosynthesis Fertility

2024
Serratia marcescens

Pseudomonadota
Bacteria
Extracellular

Serratia marcescens produces semiochemicals that prompt oviposition by the stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans), potentially serving as a fly lure.
Semiochemical Biosynthesis Fertility

2024
Cardinium

Bacteroidota

Sogatella furcifera

China, Thailand, M…

Bacteria
Intracellular

Candidatus Cardinium infection significantly decreases the diversity of the host's microbial community.
Other

2024
Wolbachia

Pseudomonadota

Sogatella furcifera

China, Thailand, M…

Bacteria
Intracellular

Wolbachia infection significantly decreases the diversity of the host's microbial community.
Other

2024
Bacteria
Extracellular

The gut bacteria microbiome (as revealed by Amplicon data) suggests a digestive symbiosis role, containing microbes with potential for plant cell wall degradation.
Plant Biomass Digestion

2024
Bacteria
Extracellular

The gut bacteria (as revealed by Metagenome data) suggests a digestive symbiosis role, containing microbes with potential for plant cell wall degradation.
Plant Biomass Digestion

2024
Asaia

Pseudomonadota
Bacteria
Extracellular

Asaia is a promising candidate for arboviral control and may play a role in inhibiting Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) within the Aedes aegypti host.
Antiviral Activity

2024
Chryseobacterium

Bacteroidota
Bacteria
Extracellular

Chryseobacterium is part of the mosquito midgut community, but its specific function related to CHIKV infection in Aedes aegypti requires investigation.

2024
Gluconobacter

Pseudomonadota
Bacteria
Extracellular

Gluconobacter might increase the susceptibility of Aedes aegypti to Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infection.
Virus Interaction

2024
Bacteria
Extracellular

Acinetobacter calcoaceticus strain NRYSBAC-1 can degrade Chlorpyrifos and Chlorantraniliprole in vitro.
Pesticide Metabolization

2024
Bacteria
Extracellular

Bacillus sp. strain NRYSBBS-1 can degrade Chlorpyrifos and Chlorantraniliprole in vitro.
Pesticide Metabolization

2024
Bacteria
Extracellular

Bacillus cereus strain NRYSBBC-1 can degrade Chlorpyrifos and Chlorantraniliprole in vitro.
Pesticide Metabolization

2024
Bacteria
Extracellular

Bacillus sp. strain NRYSBBP-1 can degrade Chlorpyrifos and Chlorantraniliprole in vitro.
Pesticide Metabolization

2024
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