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  • Ecology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Entomology

Background:

  • Species identification is crucial for ecological studies and pest management.
  • DNA metabarcoding offers a rapid alternative to traditional insect identification.
  • Previous methods required destructive DNA extraction, preventing specimen preservation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of non-destructive DNA extraction on the quantitative accuracy of insect DNA metabarcoding.
  • To identify factors contributing to quantitative bias in non-destructive metabarcoding.
  • To retain physical voucher specimens alongside molecular identification.

Main Methods:

  • Paired insect metabarcoding with two non-destructive DNA extraction protocols.
  • Utilized mock insect communities to simulate metabarcoding workflows.
  • Assessed the influence of morphological and molecular traits on quantitative bias.

Main Results:

  • Non-destructive protocols enable rapid, high-throughput identification of diverse insect taxa.
  • Identified morphological (biomass, exoskeleton hardness) and molecular (primer mismatch, amplicon GC%) factors causing quantitative bias.
  • Demonstrated that biases vary across protocol steps.

Conclusions:

  • Non-destructive DNA extraction is compatible with insect metabarcoding, preserving valuable voucher specimens.
  • Understanding and accounting for taxonomic bias is essential for accurate quantitative metabarcoding results.
  • This approach enhances biodiversity assessments and invasive species management.