Microbial Associates of the Elm Leaf Beetle: Uncovering the Absence of Resident Bacteria and the Influence of Fungi on Insect Performance
J. Schott, J. Rakei, M. N. Remus-Emsermann, P. R. Johnston, S. Mbedi, S. Sparmann, M. Hilker, L. R. Paniagua Voirol
This study investigates microbial associates of the elm leaf beetle, finding no resident bacteria but persistent fungi that may benefit the insect's performance.
bioRxiv · Jun 23, 2023Ecology