Draft genome sequences of Pantoea sp. strains QMID1-QMID4 isolated from the midgut of Japanese honey bee ( Apis cerana japonica ).

We report the draft genome sequences of Pantoea sp. strains QMID1-QMID4 that were recovered from the midgut of Japanese honey bee ( Apis cerana japonica ). The strains possess the carotenoid biosynthetic gene cluster. The genome information expands our knowledge of their potential use as probiotics and/or prebiotics in honey bees.