Wolbachia facilitates the reproduction of a parthenogenetic ladybug
Kristine Jecha, Nathalie Parthuisot, Émilie Lecompte, Tanja Schwander, Alexandra Magro
The paper tests if Wolbachia induces parthenogenesis in ladybugs by reducing Wolbachia load with antibiotics, showing decreased reproduction in parthenogenetic females.
bioRxiv · Jun 18, 2026 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology