The genome sequence of the Essex Skipper butterfly, (Ochsenheimer, 1808).

We present a genome assembly from an individual female Essex Skipper butterfly, (Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Hesperiidae). The genome sequence spans 511.80 megabases.

Melanism: Cryptic control by non-coding RNAs.

Melanism drives both crypsis and mimicry in butterflies and moths. To date, melanism has been mapped to a structural gene called cortex, but now more detailed work shows that in fact it is controlled by non-coding RNAs at the same locus.

The genome sequence of the Lulworth Skipper, Thymelicus acteon (Rottemburg, 1775).

We present a genome assembly from an individual male (the Lulworth Skipper; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Hesperiidae). The genome sequence is 537.0 megabases in span.

Earl Grey: A Fully Automated User-Friendly Transposable Element Annotation and Analysis Pipeline.

Transposable elements (TEs) are major components of eukaryotic genomes and are implicated in a range of evolutionary processes. Yet, TE annotation and characterization remain challenging, particularly for nonspecialists, since existing pipelines are typically complicated to install, run, and extract data from. Current methods of automated TE annotation are also subject to issues that reduce overall quality, particularly (i) fragmented and overlapping TE annotations, leading to erroneous estimates of TE count and coverage, and (ii) repeat models represented by short sections of total TE length, with poor capture of 5' and 3' ends.

The genome sequence of the Brown Argus, (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775).

We present genome assemblies from two male (the Brown Argus; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Lycaenidae). The genome sequences are 435.3 and 437.

Transposon accumulation at xenobiotic gene family loci in aphids.

The evolution of resistance is a major challenge for the sustainable control of pests and pathogens. Thus, a deeper understanding of the evolutionary and genomic mechanisms underpinning resistance evolution is required to safeguard health and food production. Several studies have implicated transposable elements (TEs) in xenobiotic-resistance evolution in insects.

The genome sequence of the white admiral, (Linnaeus, 1764).

We present a genome assembly from an individual female (the white admiral; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Nymphalidae). The genome sequence is 435 megabases in span. Most of the assembly (99.

The genome sequence of the Large Skipper, , (Esper, 1777).

We present a genome assembly from an individual female , the Large Skipper (Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Hesperiidae). The genome sequence is 380 megabases in span. Most of the assembly (99.

The genome sequence of the Arran brown, (Linnaeus, 1758).

We present a genome assembly from an individual male (Arran brown; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Nymphalidae). The genome sequence is 506 megabases in span. The majority (99.

The genome sequence of the high brown fritillary, (Dennis & Schiffermüller, 1775).

We present a genome assembly from an individual female (the high brown fritillary; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Nymphalidae). The genome sequence is 485 megabases in span. Most of the assembly (99.

The genome sequence of the Mazarine Blue, (Rottemburg, 1775).

We present a genome assembly from an individual male (the Mazarine Blue; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Lycaenidae). The genome sequence is 441.5 megabases in span.

The genome sequence of the Adonis blue, (Rottemburg, 1775).

We present a genome assembly from an individual female (the Adonis blue; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Lycaenidae). The genome sequence is 529 megabases in span. The majority of the assembly (99.

The genome sequence of the Chalkhill Blue, (Poda, 1761).

We present a genome assembly from an individual male (the Chalkhill Blue; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Lycaenidae). The genome sequence is 541 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 90 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the assembled Z sex chromosome.

The genome sequence of the silver-studded blue, (Linnaeus, 1758).

We present a genome assembly from an individual male (silver-studded blue; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Lycaenidae). The genome sequence is 382 megabases in span. The entire assembly (100%) is scaffolded into 23 chromosomal pseudomolecules with the Z sex chromosome assembled.

The genome sequence of the marbled white butterfly, (Linnaeus, 1758).

We present a genome assembly from an individual female (the marbled white; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Nymphalidae). The genome sequence is 606 megabases in span. The majority (99.

Chromosome Fissions and Fusions Act as Barriers to Gene Flow between Brenthis Fritillary Butterflies.

Chromosome rearrangements are thought to promote reproductive isolation between incipient species. However, it is unclear how often, and under what conditions, fission and fusion rearrangements act as barriers to gene flow. Here we investigate speciation between two largely sympatric fritillary butterflies, Brenthis daphne and Brenthis ino.

The genome sequence of the clouded yellow, (Geoffroy, 1785).

We present a genome assembly from an individual female (also known as ; the clouded yellow; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Pieridae). The genome sequence is 325 megabases in span. The complete assembly is scaffolded into 32 chromosomal pseudomolecules, with the W and Z sex chromosome assembled.

The genome sequence of the scarce swallowtail, Iphiclides podalirius.

The scarce swallowtail, Iphiclides podalirius (Linnaeus, 1758), is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae. Here, we present a chromosome-level genome assembly for Iphiclides podalirius as well as gene and transposable element annotations. We investigate how the density of genomic features differs between the 30 Iphiclides podalirius chromosomes.

The genome sequences of the male and female green-veined white, (Linnaeus, 1758).

We present genome assemblies from a male and female (the green-veined white; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Pieridae). The genome sequences of the male and female are 320 and 319 megabases in span, respectively. The majority of the assembly (99.

Genome-wide transcriptomic changes reveal the genetic pathways involved in insect migration.

Insects are capable of extraordinary feats of long-distance movement that have profound impacts on the function of terrestrial ecosystems. The ability to undertake these movements arose multiple times through the evolution of a suite of traits that make up the migratory syndrome, however the underlying genetic pathways involved remain poorly understood. Migratory hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) are an emerging model group for studies of migration.

The genome sequence of the grizzled skipper, (Linnaeus, 1758).

We present a genome assembly from an individual male (the grizzled skipper; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Hesperiidae). The genome sequence is 725 megabases in span. The majority (99.

Bacterial colonisation dynamics of household plastics in a coastal environment.

Accumulation of plastics in the marine environment has widespread detrimental consequences for ecosystems and wildlife. Marine plastics are rapidly colonised by a wide diversity of bacteria, including human pathogens, posing potential risks to health. Here, we investigate the effect of polymer type, residence time and estuarine location on bacterial colonisation of common household plastics, including pathogenic bacteria.

Greater Phage Genotypic Diversity Constrains Arms-Race Coevolution.

Antagonistic coevolution between hosts and parasites, the reciprocal evolution of host resistance and parasite infectivity, has important implications in ecology and evolution. The dynamics of coevolution-notably whether host or parasite has an evolutionary advantage-is greatly affected by the relative amount of genetic variation in host resistance and parasite infectivity traits. While studies have manipulated genetic diversity during coevolution, such as by increasing mutation rates, it is unclear how starting genetic diversity affects host-parasite coevolution.

The genome sequence of the heath fritillary, (Rottemburg, 1775).

We present a genome assembly from an individual female (also known as ; the heath fritillary; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Nymphalidae). The genome sequence is 610 megabases in span. In total, 99.

The genome sequence of the holly blue, (Linnaeus, 1758).

We present a genome assembly from an individual male ) (the holly blue; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Lycaenidae). The genome sequence is 499 megabases in span. The majority (99.