Novel insight into lepidopteran phylogenetics from the mitochondrial genome of the apple fruit moth of the family Argyresthiidae ...

• Main Authors: Elameen, Abdelhameed, Maduna, Simo N., Mageroy, Melissa H., van Eerde, André, Knudsen, Geir, Hagen, Snorre B., Eiken, Hans Geir
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: figshare 2024
• Subjects: Genetics; FOS: Biological sciences; Fennoscandia
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.7004983; https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Novel_insight_into_lepidopteran_phylogenetics_from_the_mitochondrial_genome_of_the_apple_fruit_moth_of_the_family_Argyresthiidae/7004983

Abstract Background The order Lepidoptera has an abundance of species, including both agriculturally beneficial and detrimental insects. Molecular data has been used to investigate the phylogenetic relationships of major subdivisions in Lepidoptera, which has enhanced our understanding of the evolutionary relationships at the family and superfamily levels. However, the phylogenetic placement of many superfamilies and/or families in this order is still unknown. In this study, we determine the systematic status of the family Argyresthiidae within Lepidoptera and explore its phylogenetic affinities and implications for the evolution of the order. We describe the first mitochondrial (mt) genome from a member of Argyresthiidae, the apple fruit moth Argyresthia conjugella. The insect is an important pest on apples in Fennoscandia, as it switches hosts when the main host fails to produce crops. Results The mt genome of A. conjugella contains 16,044 bp and encodes all 37 genes commonly found in insect mt genomes, ...