Complete mitochondrial genome of (Lepidoptera: Psychidae).

We report the mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of a case-making moth Wileman, 1911 (Lepidoptera: Psychidae). The 15,704 bp long complete mitogenome comprises a typical set of genes [13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 2 rRNA genes, and 22 tRNA genes] and one major non-coding, A + T-rich region, with an arrangement identical to that observed in most lepidopteran mitogenomes. Twelve of the 13 PCGs of the mitogenome initiate with a typical ATN start codon, however COI contains the atypical CGA start codon that is common for lepidopteran COI genes.

Single-nucleotide polymorphism markers in mitochondrial genomes for identifying Varroa destructor-resistant and -susceptible strains of Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae).

Mitogenome sequences have a high potential for possessing single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that can be used to identify different strains of an organism bred based on maternal lines. The European honey bee, Apis mellifera ligustica (Hymenoptera: Apidae), with a high-hygienic behaviour (HHB) against the external parasitic mite Varroa destructor has been bred for several years in Korea. To distinguish this strain from low-hygienic behaviour (LHB) strains, the complete mitogenome of the two strains were sequenced using next-generation sequencing techniques to detect SNPs.

Complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Okumura, 1949 (Odonata: Macromiidae).

The dragonfly Okumura, 1949 (Odonata: Macromiidae) has been listed as an Endangered insect in South Korea. We sequenced the complete 15,198 bp mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of this organism, which is the first mitogenome sequence reported from the family Macromiidae. The genome includes a typical set of genes [13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 2 rRNA genes, and 22 tRNA genes) and one non-coding region with an arrangement identical to that observed in most insect genomes.

Complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Chevrolat, 1845 (Coleoptera: Carabidae).

The tiger beetle, Chevrolat, 1845 (Coleoptera: Carabidae), has been listed as an Endangered insect in South Korea. We sequenced the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of this organism (16,388 bp). The genome includes a typical set of genes (13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 2 rRNA genes, and 22 tRNA genes) and 1 non-coding region with an arrangement identical to that observed in most insect genomes.

Complete mitochondrial genome of the earthworm, Amynthas jiriensis (Clitellata: Megascolecidae).

To date, a very limited number of complete clitellate mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) sequences are available. Therefore, in the present study, we elucidated the complete mitogenome sequence of Amynthas jiriensis (Clitellata: Megascolecidae), a species endemic to South Korea. Its 15 151-bp-long genome contains the 37 genes typical of metazoan mitogenomes [13 protein-coding genes (PCG), 2 rRNA genes, and 22 tRNA genes], and one major non-coding control region.

Complete mitochondrial genomes of five skippers (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae) and phylogenetic reconstruction of Lepidoptera.

We sequenced mitogenomes of five skippers (family Hesperiidae, Lepidoptera) to obtain further insight into the characteristics of butterfly mitogenomes and performed phylogenetic reconstruction using all available gene sequences (PCGs, rRNAs, and tRNAs) from 85 species (20 families in eight superfamilies). The general genomic features found in the butterflies also were found in the five skippers: a high A+T composition (79.3%-80.

The mitochondrial genome of the black dwarf honey bee, Apis andreniformis (Hymenoptera: Apidae).

We sequenced 17,329 bp of the black dwarf honey bee, Apis andreniformis (Hymenoptera: Apidae) mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) that lacked ∼200 bp of the A+T-rich region for the complete genomic sequence. The gene arrangement of the A. andreniformis mitogenome was identical to that of A.

Complete mitochondrial genome of the Burmese giant earthworm, Tonoscolex birmanicus (Clitellata: Megascolecidae).

Until now the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) sequences of only three species of clitellate have been available. We have determined the complete mitogenome sequences of the elusive Burmese giant earthworm Tonoscolex birmanicus (Clitellata: Megascolecidae), which is endemic to Myanmar. The 15,170-bp long genome contains the 37 genes typical of metazoan mitogenomes [13 protein-coding genes (PCG), 2 rRNA genes and 22 tRNA genes] and 1 major non-coding region.

The complete mitochondrial genome of the mountainous duskywing, Erynnis montanus (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae): a new gene arrangement in Lepidoptera.

The mountainous duskywing, Erynnis montanus, belongs to a lepidopteran family Hesperiidae. The 15,530-bp long complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of the species has the typical gene content of animals (13 protein-coding genes, two rRNA genes, 22 tRNA genes and one major non-coding A+T-rich region). As typical in lepidopteran mitogenome E.

Complete mitochondrial genome of the dwarf honeybee, Apis florea (Hymenoptera: Apidae).

In this study, the 17,694-bp long complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of the dwarf honeybee, Apis florea (Hymenoptera: Apidae), was described, and a noteworthy triplicated tRNA(ser)(AGN) region and an extraordinary long A+T-rich region with repeat regions were identified. The gene arrangement of A. florea mitogenome was identical to that of Apis mellifera, but it contained three tRNA(Ser)(AGN), each of which was preceded by a 44-bp-long repeat unit and followed by a 64-bp-long repeat unit plus one complete first repeat adjacent to tRNA(Met).