Sample information |
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| Location | Approximate location: 31.83, -81.63 |
| Collection date | 08/27/2026 |
| Captive / Cultivated? | Wild-caught |
| Group | Georgia Southern University |
| Observations | Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Time: 2:18 PM EDT
Location: Parking lot, GSU. Liberty Campus (Hinesville, GA).
Environment/Habitat: Humid ground under leaves, debris, and mud.
Method: Direct manual capture with gloved hands. |
| Putative identification | Arthropoda Insecta |
Methods |
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| Extraction kit | |
| DNA extraction location | last third of the body |
| Single or Duplex PCR | Single Reaction |
| Gel electrophoresis system | Standard electrophoresis system |
| Buffer | TAE |
| DNA stain | Other |
| Gel images |
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| Protocol notes | DNA extraction kit of in-house reagents was used. |
Results |
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| Wolbachia presence | Yes |
| Confidence level | High |
| Explanation of confidence level | All looks correct, and the lines are pretty clear. |
| Wolbachia 16S sequence | |
| Arthropod COI sequence |
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| Summary | The Insecta was found to be postive for Wolbachia. |


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