Paederus (Negative – Immensee, CH)

May 21, 2026

Sample information
Picture
Entry by: Mael S.
Location
Collection date 03/26/2026
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Gymnasium Immensee
Observations

Caught in snowy conditions in an open field.
Putative identification Arthropoda Insecta Coleoptera Staphylinidae Paederus

Methods
Extraction kit Edwards Buffer
DNA extraction location Gonads dissected
Single or Duplex PCR Duplex Reaction
Gel electrophoresis system MiniOne
Buffer 1X TAE
DNA stain Cyber Green
Gel images
Protocol notes

Image explanation:

Numbered from left to right:
0: DNA Marker
1: DNA of probe

2: DNA of probe control

3: Water

4: Negative control (DNA of Insect that was definitely negative)

5: Positive control (DNA of Insect that was definitely positive)

Results
Wolbachia presence No
Confidence level Medium
Explanation of confidence level

First time conducting this experiment
Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary The Paederus was found to be negative for Wolbachia.
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