DEC-JTP Wolbachia Project

November 3, 2026

Sample information
Picture
Entry by: Jackson P.
Location
Approximate location: 31.98, -81.16
Collection date 08/24/2026
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Georgia Southern University
Observations

High grassy area, under moist bark and mulch, along side of woodland area.
Putative identification Arthropoda

Methods
Extraction kit container
DNA extraction location Abdomen
Single or Duplex PCR Single Reaction
Gel electrophoresis system MiniPCR
Buffer Other
DNA stain GelGreen
Gel images
Protocol notes

Results
Wolbachia presence No
Confidence level High
Explanation of confidence level

Confidence level of the result becoming negative for Wolbachia was high. Do to information stating that 17% of the Gonolabis Distincta species was current effected with Wolbachia.
Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary The Arthropoda was found to be negative for Wolbachia.
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