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Student Competition I

Student Competition I

79 - Characterizing the microbiome and prevalence of Wolbachia in Culex mosquitoes in the midwestern U.S.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
8:40 AM – 8:50 AM AST
Location: 201
Abstract: Microbial symbionts such as Wolbachia play a crucial role in shaping host phenotypes and fitness. Here, we characterize the spatial and temporal variation in mosquito community structure, Wolbachia prevalence, and microbial diversity within Culex restuans and Cx. pipiens complex mosquitoes from two Illinois and one Wisconsin locations. Our findings emphasize key differences in the microbial ecology of Cx. restuans and Cx. pipiens, offering valuable insights into mosquito-Wolbachia symbioses and disease risk modeling.