Microbiome of wild bees
This project investigates the microbiome of wild bees, with a primary focus on Xylocopa species and additional non-managed bee taxa. The project aims to characterize the bacterial communities associated with wild bees from different species, localities, and ecological contexts, in order to improve our understanding of host-associated microbiota diversity in natural pollinator populations. These data will support comparative analyses of microbial composition, host specificity, and potential ecological factors shaping bee-associated microbiomes. The project provides a reference resource for studies on wild bee biology, microbial ecology, pollinator health, and host microbe interactions.