GRP2 Formicidae

May 15, 2024

Sample information
Picture
Photos by: Jose T.
Location
Collection date 05/15/2024
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group California Academy of Mathematics and Science
Observations

Found in wet, damp dirt. Dirt was moist and the surrounding area was moist as well. Found near bushes. Crawling in dirt.
Putative identification Arthropoda Hexapoda Insecta Hymenoptera Formicidae

Methods
Extraction kit tweezers
DNA extraction location Whole arthropod
Single or Duplex PCR Single Reaction
Gel electrophoresis system Standard electrophoresis system
Buffer TAE
DNA stain Fast Blast
Gel images
Protocol notes

Results
Wolbachia presence Yes
Confidence level Medium
Explanation of confidence level
Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary The Formicidae was found to be postive for Wolbachia.
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