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[[File:IPMimage1316021.jpg|250px|thumb|''Heterorhabditis bacteriophora'' infecting the greater wax moth (''Galleria mellonella''), click on image to enlarge it<br/>Author: Peggy Greb, USDA Agricultural Research Service<br/>Source: [http://www.ipmimages.org/browse/detail.cfm?imgnum=1316021 IPM Images]]]
'''<font color="#008000">''Heterorhabditis bacteriophora''</font>''' (Poinar, 1976) - nematode<br/>
'''<font color="#008000">''Photorhabdus luminescens'' spp. ''luminescens''</font>''' - and<br/>
'''<font color="#008000">''Photorhabdus luminescens'' spp. ''laumondii''</font>''' - symbiotic bacteria

This nematodes is effective against root weevils and scarabs and is commercially available. The species has been described as cruiser and is considered to be especially effective against slow moving soil insects.

''H. bacteriophora'' contains the mutualistic and pathogenic bacterium ''Photorhabdus luminescens'' (syn. ''Xenorhabdus luminescens'') in its gut. The bacteria are released by the nematode into the haemocoel of the host, causing insect death within 1-2 days. ''P. luminescens'' is by itself of interest as an entomopathogen and can be grown on artificial media. It produces a number of toxins.

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