[Osugoroshi virus, a male-killer virus]

Uirusu. 2021;71(1):63-70. doi: 10.2222/jsv.71.63.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

In insects, sex ratio bias is sometimes introduced by feminization, parthenogenesis, cytoplasmic incompatibility, or male-killing. Some intracellular bacteria such as Wolbachia or Spiroplasma has been known as male-killing agents. Here I introduce an example of non-bacterial male-killing agent, Osugoroshi virus found in oriental tea tortrix.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • DNA Viruses
  • Male
  • Moths* / microbiology
  • RNA Viruses*
  • Sex Ratio
  • Spiroplasma*
  • Symbiosis
  • Viruses, Unclassified*
  • Wolbachia*