Identification and genome sequencing of RNA viruses in the eucalyptus snout beetle Gonipterus spp. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

Silva, Leonardo A.; Jordan, Carolina; Carvalho, Vanessa Lôbo de; Wilcken, Carlos Frederico; Ribeiro, Bergmann Morais

doi:10.1007/s00705-020-04814-0

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“…The two Chalinolobus tuberculatus metagenome-derived peribunyavirus contigs identified in this study shared 54% and 41% amino acid sequence similarity with their closest known genetic relatives, Hubei insect virus 1 and Gonipterus platensis bunyan-like virus , respectively, previously identified in arthopods and a Gum-tree weevil ( Gonipterus platensis ) ( Shi et al. 2016 ; Silva et al. 2020 ) ( Supplementary Table 2 ).…”

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Virome analysis of New Zealand’s bats reveals cross-species viral transmission among the Coronaviridae

Waller,

Tortosa,

Thurley

et al. 2024

Virus Evolution

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The lesser short-tailed bat (Mystacina tuberculata) and the long-tailed bat (Chalinolobus tuberculatus) are Aotearoa New Zealand’s only native extant terrestrial mammals and are believed to have migrated from Australia. Long-tailed bats arrived in New Zealand an estimated two million years ago and are closely related to other Australian bat species. Lesser short-tailed bats, in contrast, are the only extant species within the Mystacinidae and are estimated to have been living in isolation in New Zealand for the past 16-18 million years. Throughout this period of isolation, lesser short-tailed bats have become one of the most terrestrial bats in the world. Through a metatranscriptomic analysis of guano samples from eight locations across New Zealand we aimed to characterise the viromes of New Zealand’s bats and determine whether viruses have jumped between these species over the past two million years. High viral richness was observed among long-tailed bats with viruses spanning seven different viral families. In contrast, no bat-specific viruses were identified in lesser short-tailed bats. Both bat species harboured an abundance of likely dietary- and environmental-associated viruses. We also identified alphacoronaviruses in long-tailed bat guano that had previously been identified in lesser short-tailed bats, suggesting that these viruses had jumped the species barrier after long-tailed bats migrated to New Zealand. Of note, an alphacoronavirus species discovered here possessed a complete genome of only 22,416 nucleotides with entire deletions or truncations of several non-structural proteins, thereby representing what may be the shortest genome within the Coronaviridae identified to date. Overall, this study has revealed a diverse range of novel viruses harboured by New Zealand’s only native terrestrial mammals, in turn expanding our understanding of bat viral dynamics and evolution globally.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 61%

Virome analysis of New Zealand’s bats reveals cross-species viral transmission among the Coronaviridae

Waller,

Tortosa,

Thurley

et al. 2024

Virus Evolution

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“…The novel viruses were provisionally termed Mystacina tuberculata metagenome derived peribunyavirus and Chalinolobus tuberculatus metagenome derived peribunyavirus. The two Chalinolobus tuberculatus metagenome derived peribunyavirus contigs identified in this study shared 54% and 41% amino acid sequence similarity with their closest known genetic relatives, Hubei insect virus 1 and Gonipterus platensis bunyan-like virus, respectively, previously identified in arthopods and a Gum-tree weevil (Gonipterus platensis) (69,70), indicating that these viruses are likely dietary related (Supplementary Table 2).…”

Section: Peribunyaviridaementioning

confidence: 58%

Virome analysis of New Zealand’s bats reveals cross-species viral transmission among theCoronaviridae

Waller

Tortosa

Thurley

et al. 2023

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The lesser short-tailed bat (Mystacina tuberculata) and the long-tailed bat (Chalinolobus tuberculatus) are Aotearoa New Zealand's only native extant terrestrial mammals and are believed to have migrated from Australia. Long-tailed bats arrived in New Zealand an estimated two million years ago and are closely related to other Australian bat species. Lesser short-tailed bats, in contrast, are the only extant species within the Mystacinidae and are estimated to have been living in isolation in New Zealand for the past 16-18 million years. Throughout this period of isolation, lesser short-tailed bats have become one of the most terrestrial bats in the world. Through a metatranscriptomic analysis of guano samples from eight locations across New Zealand we aimed to characterise the viromes of New Zealand's bats and determine whether viruses have jumped between these species over the past two million years. High viral richness was observed among long-tailed bats with viruses spanning seven different viral families. In contrast, no bat-specific viruses were identified in lesser short-tailed bats. Both bat species harboured an abundance of likely dietary- and environmental-associated viruses. We also identified alphacoronaviruses in long-tailed bat guano that had previously been identified in lesser short-tailed bats, suggesting that these viruses had jumped the species barrier after long-tailed bats migrated to New Zealand. Of note, an alphacoronavirus species discovered here possessed a complete genome of only 22,416 nucleotides with entire deletions or truncations of several non-structural proteins, thereby representing what is possibly the shortest genome within the Coronaviridae identified to date. Overall, this study has revealed a diverse range of novel viruses harboured by New Zealand's only native terrestrial mammals, in turn expanding our understanding of bat viral dynamics and evolution globally.

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“…Other curculionid viruses include two undescribed macula- and bunya-like RNA viruses reported from eucalyptus snout beetles ( Gonipterus spp. ; Coleoptera, Curculionidae) [ 62 ], and an Entomopoxvirus found in the European spruce bark beetles, Ips typographus (L., 1758) (Coleoptera, Curculionidae) and in Ips amitinus Wood and Bright, 1992 (Coleoptera, Curculionidae) [ 63 , 64 , 65 ]. Finally, a severe disease of the red palm weevil Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier, 1791) (Coleoptera, Dryophthoridae) relies on the Cytoplasmic Polyhedrosis Virus (CPV), which produces polyhedral inclusion bodies in all host stages, drastically affecting the pest population density levels [ 66 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“Ectomosphere”: Insects and Microorganism Interactions

et al. 2023

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This study focuses on interacting with insects and their ectosymbiont (lato sensu) microorganisms for environmentally safe plant production and protection. Some cases help compare ectosymbiont microorganisms that are insect-borne, -driven, or -spread relevant to endosymbionts’ behaviour. Ectosymbiotic bacteria can interact with insects by allowing them to improve the value of their pabula. In addition, some bacteria are essential for creating ecological niches that can host the development of pests. Insect-borne plant pathogens include bacteria, viruses, and fungi. These pathogens interact with their vectors to enhance reciprocal fitness. Knowing vector-phoront interaction could considerably increase chances for outbreak management, notably when sustained by quarantine vector ectosymbiont pathogens, such as the actual Xylella fastidiosa Mediterranean invasion episode. Insect pathogenic viruses have a close evolutionary relationship with their hosts, also being highly specific and obligate parasites. Sixteen virus families have been reported to infect insects and may be involved in the biological control of specific pests, including some economic weevils. Insects and fungi are among the most widespread organisms in nature and interact with each other, establishing symbiotic relationships ranging from mutualism to antagonism. The associations can influence the extent to which interacting organisms can exert their effects on plants and the proper management practices. Sustainable pest management also relies on entomopathogenic fungi; research on these species starts from their isolation from insect carcasses, followed by identification using conventional light or electron microscopy techniques. Thanks to the development of omics sciences, it is possible to identify entomopathogenic fungi with evolutionary histories that are less-shared with the target insect and can be proposed as pest antagonists. Many interesting omics can help detect the presence of entomopathogens in different natural matrices, such as soil or plants. The same techniques will help localize ectosymbionts, localization of recesses, or specialized morphological adaptation, greatly supporting the robust interpretation of the symbiont role. The manipulation and modulation of ectosymbionts could be a more promising way to counteract pests and borne pathogens, mitigating the impact of formulates and reducing food insecurity due to the lesser impact of direct damage and diseases. The promise has a preventive intent for more manageable and broader implications for pests, comparing what we can obtain using simpler, less-specific techniques and a less comprehensive approach to Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

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Identification and genome sequencing of RNA viruses in the eucalyptus snout beetle Gonipterus spp. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

Cited by 4 publications

References 9 publications

Virome analysis of New Zealand’s bats reveals cross-species viral transmission among the Coronaviridae

Virome analysis of New Zealand’s bats reveals cross-species viral transmission among the Coronaviridae

Virome analysis of New Zealand’s bats reveals cross-species viral transmission among theCoronaviridae

“Ectomosphere”: Insects and Microorganism Interactions

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