BRI-AAB BLATTODEA

April 16, 2026

Sample information
Picture
Entry by: Anna B
Location
Collection date 01/29/2026
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Georgia Southern University
Observations

The large field located directly east of the Science Center (to the left of the parking lot when facing eastward).

Dormant, dead grasses, arid and dry conditions, many dead sticks and logs

We used the beat sticks alternatively to safely flip over heavy dead logs to see insects living underneath.
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 Yes
Confidence level High
Explanation of confidence level

My insect tested positive for Wolbachia.
Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary The Blattodea was found to be postive for Wolbachia.
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