Dolichovespula Maculata, Bald Faced Hornet

Sample information

Picture
Photos by: Nafeesa K
Location
Collection date 09/03/2024
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Benedictine University
Observations

collected by Fall 2024 students with a sweep net in the bushes

Putative identification Arthropoda Hexapoda Insecta Hymenoptera Vespidae Dolichovespula Dolichovespula maculata

Methods

Extraction kit DNeasy (Qiagen) blood and tissue kit
DNA extraction location Abdomen
Single or Duplex PCR Single Reaction
Gel electrophoresis system Standard electrophoresis system
Buffer TAE
DNA stain SYBR Safe
Gel images
Protocol notes

Results

Wolbachia presence No
Confidence level Medium
Explanation of confidence level

Our wolbachia+ control came back with no wolbachia dna, but my insect dna was a strong band

Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence Download FASTA    Download AB1
Summary The Dolichovespula maculata was found to be negative for Wolbachia.
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