Species identity and feeding behavior shape the bacterial microbiota of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Thailand
This project characterizes the bacterial microbiota associated with five black fly species (Diptera: Simuliidae) collected in Thailand. Bacterial communities were investigated using high-throughput sequencing of the V3-V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene to assess variation in microbial composition and diversity among black fly species.