The bacterial community associated to Monochamus galloprovincialis' trachea
The aim of this study was to characterize and compare the bacterial community associated to PWD vectors in Europe and East Asia using a culture-independent approach. Twenty-three Monochamus galloprovincialis were collected in Portugal (in two different locations); twelve Monochamus alternatus were collected in Japan. DNA was extracted from the insect’s tracheal system for 16S rRNA gene sequencing through 454 barcoded pyrosequencing.