The genome sequence of the Provence Hairstreak, Tomares ballus (Fabricius, 1787) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)

Wellcome Open Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mattia Menchetti, Joan Carles Hinojosa, Roger Vila, Charlotte J Wright, Joana I. Meier, Mark L. Blaxter
DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.25725.1
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Abstract

(Provence Hairstreak; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Lycaenidae). The assembly contains two haplotypes with total lengths of 839.94 megabases and 831.10 megabases. Most of haplotype 1 (99.02%) is scaffolded into 23 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the Z sex chromosome. Haplotype 2 was assembled to scaffold level. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled, with a length of 15.43 kilobases. This work is part of Project Psyche, a collaborative programme generating genomes for European butterflies and moths.

Fields of Study & Subjects

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

Publication details

Journal / source
Wellcome Open Research
Volume
11
Pages
35–35
Publication date
16 January 2026
Language
EN