The genome sequence of the Bordered Sallow moth, Pyrrhia umbra (Hufnagel, 1766)

  • 0Natural History Museum, London, England, UK.

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Summary

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We present the genome assembly for Pyrrhia umbra, a moth species. This includes its complete nuclear and mitochondrial genomes, featuring the W and Z sex chromosomes.

Area Of Science

  • Genomics
  • Entomology
  • Molecular Biology

Background

  • The Bordered Sallow (Pyrrhia umbra) is a species within the order Lepidoptera.
  • Genome sequencing is crucial for understanding insect biodiversity and evolution.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To generate a high-quality genome assembly for Pyrrhia umbra.
  • To characterize the nuclear and mitochondrial genomes of this Lepidoptera species.

Main Methods

  • Whole-genome sequencing of a female Pyrrhia umbra specimen.
  • Bioinformatic assembly and scaffolding of genomic data.
  • Identification and assembly of chromosomal pseudomolecules, including sex chromosomes.

Main Results

  • A total genome assembly size of 433.58 megabases was achieved.
  • 99.99% of the assembly is organized into 32 chromosomal pseudomolecules.
  • The mitochondrial genome was assembled to 15.36 kilobases, including W and Z sex chromosomes.

Conclusions

  • The genome assembly provides a valuable resource for Lepidoptera research.
  • This work facilitates future studies on the population genetics and evolutionary biology of Pyrrhia umbra.