man-zzr Dermaptera

April 14, 2026

Sample information
Picture
Location
Collection date 02/03/2026
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Georgia Southern University
Observations

Earwig collected. Identified by forceps-like cerci and body shape.
Putative identification

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

Results
Wolbachia presence Yes
Confidence level High
Explanation of confidence level

Strong BLAST match to known Wolbachia sequences with high identity and low E-value.
Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary
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