BRO-FGV BLATTODEA

April 14, 2026

Sample information
Picture
Entry by: Fergie G
Location
Collection date
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Georgia Southern University
Observations

Time of collection: 10:00-11:00

Collection Method: Beat Net

Collection site habitat: Ground/ Dirt

Collection site location: Bushes by the science center

Detailed description of the various insects collected:
Have around 6 legs, dark color, fast.
Putative identification Arthropoda Insecta Blattodea

Methods
Extraction kit
DNA extraction location Partial abdomen
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 High
Explanation of confidence level

There is a high percentage of Insects in the Blattodea order that are infected with Wolbachia.
Wolbachia 16S sequence
N/A
BLAST at The Wolbachia Project   BLAST at NCBI
Arthropod COI sequence
N/A
BLAST at The Wolbachia Project   BLAST at NCBI
Summary The Blattodea was found to be postive for Wolbachia.
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