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  • Ecology
  • Microbiology
  • Chemical Ecology

Background:

  • Predator presence triggers prey avoidance behaviors, often via chemical cues.
  • Larvivorous fish release signals that repel gravid female mosquitoes, but the source is unclear.
  • The role of predator microbiota in releasing these chemical signals is poorly understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of Gambusia affinis microbiota on mosquito oviposition behavior.
  • To identify specific bacterial contributions to fish-induced mosquito repellency.

Main Methods:

  • Outdoor mesocosm experiments using fish with manipulated microbiota.
  • Testing bacterial isolates from fish skin for repellent properties.
  • Observing oviposition choices of Culex laticinctus and Culiseta longiareolata.

Main Results:

  • Altering the microbiota of Gambusia affinis significantly reduced its repellent effect on mosquitoes.
  • The bacterium Pantoea pleuroti, isolated from fish skin, effectively repelled mosquito oviposition.
  • This bacterial repellency was comparable to that of live fish.

Conclusions:

  • Bacteria play a crucial role in mediating interspecies interactions between fish predators and mosquito prey.
  • Pantoea pleuroti is identified as a key agent in fish-induced mosquito repellency.
  • Findings suggest potential for developing novel, eco-friendly mosquito repellents based on bacterial cues.