Leaffooted bug nymphs at the University of Arizona face a deadly race against time to acquire critical bacterial symbionts (Caballeronia) needed for survival.
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Baby bugs must play 'game of roulette' to find survival partners before time runs out
Leptoglossus Zonatus Species studied
Caballeronia Bacteria Symbiont required
~8 Days Critical timing window
University Of Arizona Research institution
57% development delay
89% survival rate day 4