In the whitepaper, we introduce the consortium and highlight issues that we view as most pressing to the mosquito microbiome research community. We also outline guidelines for, and future directions of, mosquito microbiome research. **Click [here](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40168-020-00987-7) to read the paper or watch the [video abstract](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckFVc-9FnzY&ab_channel=ResearchSquare)**
with primary focus on (i) sampling/experimental design (ii) metadata collection (iii) sample processing, sequencing, and use of appropriate controls, and (iv) data handling and analysis. **Open for more details** **_Or directly access associated resources below_**
We recently posted a pre-print of an article highlighting issues that we view as most pressing to the mosquito microbiome research community. We also outline guidelines for, and future directions of, mosquito microbiome research. Please review and comment on the preprint or contact us with comments/suggestions