Lara M. Tolouee Western Harvester Ant

November 15, 2024

Sample information
Picture
Photos by: Lara M. Tolouee
Location
Collection date 11/12/2024
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Walton High School
Observations

Moved around very fast when tried to catch the ant; orangish color; has dark spots on back of body; black eyes.
Putative identification Arthropoda

Methods
Extraction kit
DNA extraction location Whole arthropod
Single or Duplex PCR Single Reaction
Gel electrophoresis system Edvotek Gel Electrophoresis
Buffer
DNA stain
Gel images
Protocol notes

Results
Wolbachia presence No
Confidence level Medium
Explanation of confidence level
Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary The Arthropoda was found to be negative for Wolbachia.
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