The genome sequence of the Carline Skipper, Pyrgus carlinae (Rambur, 1839) (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae)

Wellcome Open Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yannick Chittaro, Daniel Linke, Kay Lucek, Charlotte J Wright, Joana I. Meier, Mark L. Blaxter, Tree of Life Core Informatics collective, Project Psyche Community
DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.25810.1
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Abstract

(Carline Skipper; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Hesperiidae). The assembly contains two haplotypes with total lengths of 808.07 megabases and 554.08 megabases. Most of haplotype 1 (99.18%) is scaffolded into 25 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 15.43 kilobases. Gene annotation of this assembly on Ensembl identified 14 216 protein-coding genes. 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
50–50
Publication date
20 January 2026
Language
EN