Sample information

Picture
Entry by: LN
Location
Approximate location: 31.97, -81.16
Collection date 08/31/2026
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Georgia Southern University
Observations

Insect collection took place on 8/31/26 between 6-6:45pm.

Specimens were collected by the campus lake, campus stream and the front greenhouse across from Victor Hall and the Science Center.

The habitat the specimens were found in consisted of damp vegetation and areas of shade due to Spanish moss-covered trees.

The specimens were collected using a dip net and quickly transferred into a large specimen jar.

Putative identification Arthropoda Insecta Blattodea

Methods

Extraction kit other
DNA extraction location Whole arthropod
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 Low
Explanation of confidence level

There is a very faint line indicating the presence of Wolbachia.

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