Microbiome research has gained considerable interest due to the emerging evidence of its
impact on human and animal health. As in other animals, the gut-associated microbiota of
mosquitoes affect host fitness and other phenotypes. It is now well established that microbes
can alter pathogen transmission in mosquitoes, either positively or negatively, and avenues
are being explored to exploit microbes for vector control. However, less attention has been
paid to how microbiota affect phenotypes that impact vectorial capacity. Several mosquito …