First record of the complete mitochondrial genome of Streblote castanea (Swinhoe, 1892) (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae)

This study reports the first complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of Streblote castanea (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae), a keystone pest of tropical mangrove ecosystems. The mitogenome, spanning 15,400 bp, comprises 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, two rRNA genes, and an A + T-rich control region, with a total AT content of 78.6%. This assembly addresses the critical genomic data gap for Streblote (Hübner, 1820) and Lasiocampidae, providing foundational insights for taxonomic revision, population dynamics tracing, and targeted biocontrol strategies in ecologically fragile mangrove habitats.