The genome sequence of the Geranium argus, Eumedonia eumedon (Esper, 1780) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)

Wellcome Open Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Joan Carles Hinojosa, Alena Sucháčková Bartoňová, Roger Vila, Charlotte J Wright, Joana I. Meier, Mark L. Blaxter, Tree of Life Core Informatics collective, Project Psyche Community
DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.25878.1
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Abstract

We present a genome assembly from a female specimen of Eumedonia eumedon (Geranium Argus; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Lycaenidae). The assembly contains two haplotypes with total lengths of 551.86 megabases and 492.84 megabases. Most of haplotype 1 (99.86%) 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 15.3 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
122–122
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN