The genome sequence of the Chequered Blue, Scolitantides orion (Pallas, 1771) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)

Wellcome Open Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Roger Vila, Jesper Boman, Charlotte J Wright, Joana I. Meier, Mark L. Blaxter, Tree of Life Core Informatics collective, Project Psyche Community
DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.25806.1
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Abstract

We present a genome assembly from a female specimen of Scolitantides orion (Chequered Blue; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Lycaenidae). The assembly contains two haplotypes with total lengths of 525.32 megabases and 523.62 megabases. Most of haplotype 1 (99.85%) 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 15.25 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
51–51
Publication date
20 January 2026
Language
EN