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The InBIO Barcoding Initiative Database: DNA barcodes of Portuguese moths
Sónia Ferreira1,2,3, Martin F V Corley4, João Nunes5
1CIBIO, Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos, InBIO Laboratório Associado, Campus de Vairao, Universidade do Porto, 4485-661 Vairao, Vila do Conde, Portugal CIBIO, Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos, InBIO Laboratório Associado, Campus de Vairao, Universidade do Porto, 4485-661 Vairao Vila do Conde Portugal.
Biodiversity Data Journal
|June 21, 2024
Summary
DNA barcoding data for 1158 Portuguese moth species were released, significantly increasing public DNA barcode records for this insect group. This dataset enhances biodiversity knowledge and conservation efforts in Portugal.
Area of Science:
- Biodiversity research
- Genomics
- Entomology
Background:
- The InBIO Barcoding Initiative (IBI) Dataset - DS-IBILP08 comprises 2350 moth specimens (Lepidoptera, excluding Papilionoidea).
- Morphological identification confirmed 1158 species, representing 42% of mainland Portuguese Lepidoptera.
- Specimens were collected in mainland Portugal between 2001 and 2022, with DNA extracts and most specimens housed at CIBIO.
Purpose of the Study:
- To release a comprehensive dataset of DNA barcodes for Portuguese moths.
- To expand the publicly available DNA barcode data for Lepidoptera in Portugal.
- To contribute to the InBIO Barcoding Initiative's goals.
Main Methods:
- DNA barcoding was performed on moth specimens.
- Morphological identification was used to determine species and subspecies.
- Data was curated and made accessible through online databases.
Main Results:
- The dataset includes DNA barcodes for 1158 moth species across 51 families.
- This represents a 205% increase in publicly available DNA barcode records for Portuguese moths.
- Sixty-one new Barcode Index Numbers (BINs) were generated.
Conclusions:
- The released dataset significantly enhances the understanding of Portuguese moth biodiversity through DNA barcoding.
- Public accessibility of this data supports future research, conservation, and taxonomic studies.
- The InBIO Barcoding Initiative plays a crucial role in expanding global biodiversity data.
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