The genome sequence of a soldier beetle, Malthodes marginatus (Latreille, 1806) (Coleoptera: Cantharidae)

Wellcome Open Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Michael F. Geiser, Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding Collective, Tree of Life Core Informatics collective
DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.25210.1
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References: 30

Abstract

We present a genome assembly from an individual female Malthodes marginatus (soldier beetle; Arthropoda; Insecta; Coleoptera; Cantharidae). The assembly contains two haplotypes with total lengths of 343.82 megabases and 332.93 megabases. Most of haplotype 1 (92.58%) is scaffolded into 6 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the X sex chromosome. Haplotype 2 was assembled to scaffold level. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled, with a length of 17.65 kilobases. This assembly was generated as part of the Darwin Tree of Life project, which produces reference genomes for eukaryotic species found in Britain and Ireland.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Chromosomal and Genetic Variations Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution

Publication details

Journal / source
Wellcome Open Research
Volume
11
Pages
27–27
Publication date
12 January 2026
Language
EN