The genome sequence of the Black-horned Gem soldier fly, Microchrysa polita (Linnaeus, 1758)

Wellcome Open Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Liam M Crowley, Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding Collective, Tree of Life Core Informatics collective
DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.23075.2
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References: 29

Abstract

We present a genome assembly from an individual female Microchrysa polita (the Black-horned Gem; Arthropoda; Insecta; Diptera; Stratiomyidae). The genome sequence has a total length of 846.60 megabases. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 8 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the X sex chromosome. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled and is 17.07 kilobases in length. Gene annotation of this assembly on Ensembl identified 19,601 protein-coding genes.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Diptera species taxonomy and behavior Chromosomal and Genetic Variations

Publication details

Journal / source
Wellcome Open Research
Volume
9
Pages
569–569
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN