CON-BJA Hymenoptera

November 2, 2026

Sample information
Picture
Entry by: Braeden A.
Location
Approximate location: 31.97, -81.16
Collection date
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Georgia Southern University
Observations
  • Date of collection: August 31st, 2026
  • Time: 2:45PM
  • Location: GSU Campus outside Science Center
  • Environment: Various foliage areas with thick shrubs and inside of trees
  • Method: Swatted insects into jar, blew into jar, sometimes picked up some insects and placed into jar
Putative identification Arthropoda Insecta Hymenoptera

Methods
Extraction kit
DNA extraction location Abdomen
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 High
Explanation of confidence level

I figured since my specimen was Hymenoptera, the chances of Wolbachia presence were low. Sure enough, my specimen was not infected with Wolbachia.
Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary The Hymenoptera was found to be negative for Wolbachia.
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