The genome sequence of the Common Zebra Blue butterfly, Leptotes pirithous (Linnaeus, 1767) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)

Wellcome Open Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Roger Vila, Mattia Menchetti, Charlotte J Wright, Joana I. Meier, Mark L. Blaxter, Tree of Life Core Informatics collective, Project Psyche Community
DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.25846.1
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Abstract

We present a genome assembly from a female specimen of Leptotes pirithous (Common Zebra Blue; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Lycaenidae). The assembly contains two haplotypes with total lengths of 261.51 megabases and 218.34 megabases. Most of haplotype 1 (99.83%) is scaffolded into 25 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the W, Z 1 , and Z 2 sex chromosomes. Haplotype 2 was assembled to scaffold level. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled, with a length of 15.41 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
95–95
Publication date
9 February 2026
Language
EN