Camponotus (Negative – Immensee, CH)

May 21, 2026

Sample information
Picture
Entry by: Mael S.
Location
Collection date 03/26/2026
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Gymnasium Immensee
Observations

Found below a stone in snowy and cold conditions.
Putative identification Arthropoda Insecta Hymenoptera Formicidae Camponotus

Methods
Extraction kit Edwards Buffer
DNA extraction location Whole arthropod
Single or Duplex PCR Duplex Reaction
Gel electrophoresis system MiniOne
Buffer 1X TAE
DNA stain Cyber Green
Gel images
Protocol notes

Image explanation:

Numbered from left to right:
0: DNA Marker
1: DNA of probe

2: DNA of probe control

3: Water

4: Negative control (DNA of Insect that was definitely negative)

5: Positive control (DNA of Insect that was definitely positive)

Results
Wolbachia presence No
Confidence level Medium
Explanation of confidence level

First time we conducted this experiment.
Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary The Camponotus was found to be negative for Wolbachia.
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