Portland State University – Lucilia sericata

Sample information

Picture
Photos by: Euan G.
Location
Collection date 10/21/2025
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Portland State University
Observations
Putative identification Arthropoda Insecta Diptera Calliphoridae Lucilia Lucilia sericata

Methods

Extraction kit DNeasy (Qiagen) blood and tissue kit
DNA extraction location Partial abdomen
Single or Duplex PCR Single Reaction
Gel electrophoresis system Standard electrophoresis system
Buffer 1X TAE
DNA stain GelRed
Gel images
Protocol notes

Results

Wolbachia presence No
Confidence level High
Explanation of confidence level

Gel A, wells 23-25. Well 23 is positive for insect DNA, well 24 is positive for Wolbachia positive control, and well 25 is negative for Wolbachia in the fly.

Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary The Lucilia sericata was found to be negative for Wolbachia.
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