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Spiroplasmas in the Tabanidae.

T B Clark, B V Peterson, R F Whitcomb

    Israel Journal of Medical Sciences
    |October 1, 1984
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    Spiroplasmas, bacteria that infect insects, were found in seven species of horse and deer flies. This discovery expands our understanding of Spiroplasma distribution in the Diptera order.

    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Entomology
    • Insect Pathology

    Background:

    • Spiroplasmas are insect-associated bacteria known to infect various arthropod species.
    • The order Diptera (flies) is a significant group where Spiroplasma infections have been documented.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the presence and characteristics of Spiroplasma in the family Tabanidae (horse flies and deer flies).
    • To determine the phylogenetic relationships of newly identified Spiroplasma isolates from tabanids.

    Main Methods:

    • Microscopic observation of spiroplasmas in tabanid hemolymph and guts.
    • Isolation and cultivation of Spiroplasma from insect tissues.
    • Serological analysis of Spiroplasma isolates to determine relationships.

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    Main Results:

    • Spiroplasmas were detected in seven Tabanidae species, marking the fifth Diptera family harboring these bacteria.
    • Non-cultivable spiroplasmas were found in the hemolymph of three Tabanus species; cultivable forms were isolated from six species across three genera.
    • New serogroups were identified, with some isolates related to known Spiroplasma strains, suggesting diverse Spiroplasma populations in tabanids.

    Conclusions:

    • Tabanids are a significant host group for Spiroplasmas, expanding the known host range within Diptera.
    • Spiroplasma transmission may occur through environmental contamination, such as on flower surfaces.
    • The potential for vertebrate reservoirs for some tabanid-associated Spiroplasmas requires further investigation.