Coccinellidae

Sample information

Picture
Entry by: Rosa W
Location
Collection date 04/07/2026
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Scientists in Residence
Observations

Slightly gray-ish color, uncommon for Ladybird Beetles; had most likely been dead for a while.

 

Putative identification Arthropoda Insecta Coleoptera

Methods

Extraction kit pcr
DNA extraction location Partial abdomen
Single or Duplex PCR Single Reaction
Gel electrophoresis system agarose gel electrophoresis
Buffer TBE
DNA stain GelGreen
Gel images
Protocol notes

Results

Wolbachia presence No
Confidence level High
Explanation of confidence level

The controls were all functional. All tests done with similar materials gave conclusive results

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