Camponotus chromaiodes

November 26, 2023

Sample information
Picture
Photos by: Nathan K
Location
Collection date 09/19/2023
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Edmund Burke School
Observations

Arthropod caught on cement paving surrounded by grass and trees. This took place at the end of summer/beginning of fall. the temperature outside was around 80 degrees. The Arthropod is a reddish black color, with 6 legs, a large abdomen, a smaller thorax, and two antennae.
Putative identification Arthropoda Hexapoda Insecta Hymenoptera Formicidae Camponotus Camponotus chromaiodes

Methods
Extraction kit DNeasy (Qiagen)
DNA extraction location Abdomen
Single or Duplex PCR Single Reaction
Gel electrophoresis system MiniOne
Buffer TBE
DNA stain GelGreen
Gel images
Protocol notes

Results
Wolbachia presence Yes
Confidence level High
Explanation of confidence level
Wolbachia 16S sequence Download AB1
Arthropod COI sequence Download AB1
Summary The Camponotus chromaiodes was found to be postive for Wolbachia.
Report Inappropriate Post