The genome sequence of the Lesser Fiery Copper, Lycaena thersamon (Esper, 1784) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)

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Authors: Vlad Dincă, Eric Toro‐Delgado, Charlotte J Wright, Joana I. Meier, Mark L. Blaxter, Tree of Life Core Informatics collective, Project Psyche Community
DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.25978.1
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Abstract

We present a genome assembly from a male specimen of Lycaena thersamon (Lesser Fiery Copper; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Lycaenidae). The assembly contains two haplotypes with total lengths of 465.86 megabases and 465.27 megabases. Most of haplotype 1 (99.95%) is scaffolded into 24 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 15.38 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
147–147
Publication date
23 February 2026
Language
EN