The genome sequence of Setina aurita (Esper, 1787) (Lepidoptera: Erebidae)

Wellcome Open Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Paula Escuer, Kay Lucek, Charlotte J Wright, Joana I. Meier, Mark L. Blaxter, Tree of Life Core Informatics collective, Project Psyche Community
DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.25735.1
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Abstract

We present a genome assembly from a male specimen of Setina aurita (Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Erebidae). The assembly contains two haplotypes with total lengths of 1 256.12 megabases and 1 211.86 megabases. Most of haplotype 1 (99.67%) is scaffolded into 32 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the Z sex chromosome and a supernumerary B chromosome. Haplotype 2 was assembled to scaffold level. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled, with a length of 15.44 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
38–38
Publication date
16 January 2026
Language
EN