VRM-MMS Order: Blattodea

November 13, 2025

Sample information
Picture
Photos by: MaKayla S.
Location
Collection date 08/28/2025
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Georgia Southern University
Observations

Collected by a sweep net in a grassy field at Georgia southern university’s Armstrong campus.
Putative identification Arthropoda Insecta Blattodea

Methods
Extraction kit
DNA extraction location body without wings
Single or Duplex PCR Single Reaction
Gel electrophoresis system Standard electrophoresis system
Buffer TAE
DNA stain Other
Gel images
Protocol notes

DNA extraction kit of in-house reagents was used.

Results
Wolbachia presence No
Confidence level Medium
Explanation of confidence level

I’m more confident in how I did at the end of the experiment compared to in the beginning. There was absolutely a few things I could’ve done better but overall I’m proud of what I learned.
Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary The Blattodea was found to be negative for Wolbachia.
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