Cicada

Sample information

Picture
Photos by: Ebelyn Garcia
Location
Collection date 09/04/2025
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Benedictine University
Observations

Caught by Fall 2025 student at Benedictine University. Captured in the Quad by Kindlon Hall.

Putative identification Arthropoda Insecta Hemiptera

Methods

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

During the protocols there was lots of DNA. I had extra DNA after the PCR and needed to dilute.

Results

Wolbachia presence No
Confidence level Medium
Explanation of confidence level

Although we had some complications, Yes the controls worked. I got DNA.

Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary The Hemiptera was found to be negative for Wolbachia.
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