Microbiota profile of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus larvae in the Lao People's Democratic Republic
Bacterial microbiota of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus larvae collected from four provinces in Lao PDR were characterized using high-throughput 16S rRNA gene sequencing (V3-V4 region). Larval samples from geographically distinct populations were analyzed to investigate bacterial community composition and assess variation associated with mosquito species and collection sites. This dataset provides the first baseline characterization of Aedes larval microbiota in Lao PDR and serves as a resource for studies of mosquito-microbe interactions, vector ecology, and microbiome-based vector control strategies.