Metylophorus novaescotiae

April 22, 2025

Sample information
Picture
Photos by: Will R.
Location
Collection date 09/03/2024
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Benedictine University
Observations

Collected by Fall 2024 students
Putative identification Arthropoda Insecta Psocodea Psocidae Metylophorus Metylophorus novaescotiae

Methods
Extraction kit DNeasy (Qiagen) blood and tissue kit
DNA extraction location Whole arthropod
Single or Duplex PCR Single Reaction
Gel electrophoresis system Standard electrophoresis system
Buffer TAE
DNA stain SYBR Safe
Gel images
Protocol notes

Results
Wolbachia presence No
Confidence level High
Explanation of confidence level

There was no band or DNA that came back, also our controls were correct meaning we did the process correct.
Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence Download FASTA   
Summary The Metylophorus novaescotiae was found to be negative for Wolbachia.
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