The genome sequence of the Cardinal, Argynnis pandora (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)

Wellcome Open Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Roger Vila, Mattia Menchetti, Charlotte J Wright, Joana I. Meier, Mark L. Blaxter, Tree of Life Core Informatics collective, Project Psyche Community
DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.25722.1
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Abstract

We present a genome assembly from a female specimen of Argynnis pandora (Cardinal; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Nymphalidae). The assembly contains two haplotypes with total lengths of 451.40 megabases and 390.99 megabases. Most of haplotype 1 (98.93%) is scaffolded into 30 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the W and Z sex chromosomes. Haplotype 2 was assembled to scaffold level. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled, with a length of 15.15 kilobases.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy Chromosomal and Genetic Variations

Publication details

Journal / source
Wellcome Open Research
Volume
11
Pages
46–46
Publication date
19 January 2026
Language
EN