One study concluded that more than 16% of neotropical insect species carry bacteria of this genus, and as many as 25 to 70% of all insect species are estimated to be potential hosts.
Un estudo concluíu que máis do 16 % das especies de insectos neotropicais levan bacterias deste xénero, e estímase que do 25 ao 70 % de todos as especies de insectos son hóspedes potenciais.