Microbial associates of the elm leaf beetle: uncovering the absence of resident bacteria and the influence of fungi on insect performance.
Johanna SchottJuliette RakeiMitja N P Remus-EmsermannPaul JohnstonSusan MbediSarah SparmannMonika HilkerLuis R Paniagua VoirolPublished in: Applied and environmental microbiology (2024)
on the ELB's development and fecundity. Our results highlight the significance of fungal symbionts in the biology of this insect.