Steinernema feltiae/Xenorhabdus bovienii (entomopathogen)

Steinernema • Steinernematidae • beneficial nematodes • Diseases of pests • Beneficials/natural enemies

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Steinernema feltiae male - a) whole body, b+d) cephalic region c) anterior region, e+f) tail, g) spicules and gubernaculum (click on image to enlarge it)
Author: Patricia Flores et al.
Source:Parasites & Vectors (2021) 14, 45

Steinernema feltiae (Filipjev, 1934) - nematode
Xenorhabdus bovienii - symbiotic bacterium

The nematode is a common bio-control agent effective against a large number of insects, including pests from the groups Coleoptera, Lepidoptera and Diptera. It is commercially produced and contains the mutualistic and pathogenic bacterium Xenorhabdus bovienii.