The genome sequence of the False Water Betony, Shargacucullia prenanthis (Boisduval, 1840) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Wellcome Open Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Witold Morek, Gregory B. Egloff, Charlotte J Wright, Joana I. Meier, Mark L. Blaxter, Tree of Life Core Informatics collective, Project Psyche Community
DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.25732.1
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Abstract

We present a genome assembly from a female specimen of Shargacucullia prenanthis (False Water Betony; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Noctuidae). The assembly contains two haplotypes with total lengths of 403.86 megabases and 366.89 megabases. Most of haplotype 1 (99.86%) is scaffolded into 32 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 15.4 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
39–39
Publication date
16 January 2026
Language
EN