Sample information |
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| Location | |
| Collection date | 10/31/2024 |
| Captive / Cultivated? | Wild-caught |
| Group | Longwood University |
| Observations | Location: Wildflower field near Lake Mayes Season: Fall Temperature: 78 degrees F Habitat: Terrestrial |
| Putative identification | Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Lycaenidae |
Methods |
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| Extraction kit | promega wizard SV |
| DNA extraction location | Abdomen |
| Single or Duplex PCR | Single Reaction |
| Gel electrophoresis system | Standard electrophoresis system |
| Buffer | TAE |
| DNA stain | Ethidium Bromide |
| Gel images |
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| Protocol notes | |
Results |
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| Wolbachia presence | No |
| Confidence level | High |
| Explanation of confidence level | All of my controls worked as expected. I did not have any problems with the protocol, and I was not surprised by any bands on the gel. Therefore, I am confident my arthropod is not infected with Wolbachia. |
| Wolbachia 16S sequence | |
| Arthropod COI sequence | Download AB1
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| Summary | The Lycaenidae was found to be negative for Wolbachia. |
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