MAN-MMC DERMAPTERA

April 14, 2026

Sample information
Picture
Location
Collection date 01/27/2026
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Georgia Southern University
Observations

Caught with hands, tweezers, and gloves – found insect underneath a piece on concrete surrounded by pine straw
Putative identification Arthropoda Insecta Dermaptera

Methods
Extraction kit
DNA extraction location 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 No
Confidence level Medium
Explanation of confidence level

according to the published data already, I had an 80% chance of having Wolbachia in my insect, 20% is still a decent number but you never know especially since this is my first time doing any of this.
Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary The Dermaptera was found to be negative for Wolbachia.
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