Bee–fungus associations are common, and while most studies focus on entomopathogens,
emerging evidence suggests that bees associate with a variety of symbiotic fungi that can …

Highlights•Meliponini, known as stingless bees, are a monophyletic group of eusocial
insects.•The microbiota of Meliponini includes viruses, bacteria, yeasts, and filamentous …

Pollen stored by bees undergoes a fermentation marked by the presence of lactic acid
bacteria and yeasts. It results in bee bread. Past studies have singled out Starmerella …

Stingless bees are a diverse group with a relevant role in pollinating native species. Its diet
is rich in carbohydrates and proteins, by collecting pollen and nectar supplies the …

The physicochemical characteristics and yeasts diversity in honey samples from 17 species
of stingless bees of the genera Nannotrigona, Melipona, Plebeia, Scraptotrigona, and …

This study investigated the diversity of yeast species associated with rotting wood in
Brazilian Amazonian rainforests. A total of 569 yeast strains were isolated from rotting wood …

Following the concept of the holobiont, insect-microbiota interactions play an important role
in insect biology. Many examples of host-associated microorganisms have been reported to …

Floral nectar harbours a diverse microbiome of yeasts and bacteria that depend
predominantly on animal visitors for their dispersal. Since pollinators visit specific sets of …

The present study aimed to characterise the bacterial, fungal and parasite gut community of
the invasive bee Megachile sculpturalis sampled from native (Japan) and invaded (USA and …

Tropical rainforests and related biomes are found in Asia, Australia, Africa, Central and
South America, Mexico, and many Pacific Islands. These biomes encompass less than 20 …