Exploring the Genetic Diversity of the Jewel Beetles Sternocera aequisignata Saunders, 1866, and S. ruficornis Saunders, 1866 (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Thailand and Lao PDR DOI Creative Commons

Anisanee Thaenasa,

Nakorn Pradit,

Warayutt Pilap

et al.

Insects, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(3), P. 322 - 322

Published: March 19, 2025

Jewel beetles of the genus Sternocera are widely distributed across tropical regions, including Thailand and Lao PDR, where green-legged S. aequisignata Saunders, 1866, red-legged ruficornis commonly found. These jewel have significant economic importance, as they edible, their iridescent wings used to create jewelry, leading high market demand intensive harvesting. Additionally, habitats being rapidly destroyed, resulting in population decline. However, genetic information on these species remains limited. This study aims investigate diversity from various localities PDR using mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (CO1) 16S ribosomal DNA (16S rDNA) sequences. High was observed, with 45 62 CO1 haplotypes 35 28 rDNA identified populations, respectively. Haplotype network phylogenetic analyses clearly distinguish ruficornis. Based sequences, divided into three distinct haplogroups (GG1–GG3). Haplogroup GG1 most widespread, occurring both while GG2 GG3 were restricted some northern, western, northeastern Thailand, well PDR. findings suggest presence cryptic within aequisignata, at least genetically groups. Further comprehensive studies biology, ecology, distribution range essential better understand evolutionary dynamics.

Language: Английский

Exploring the Genetic Diversity of the Jewel Beetles Sternocera aequisignata Saunders, 1866, and S. ruficornis Saunders, 1866 (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Thailand and Lao PDR DOI Creative Commons

Anisanee Thaenasa,

Nakorn Pradit,

Warayutt Pilap

et al.

Insects, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(3), P. 322 - 322

Published: March 19, 2025

Jewel beetles of the genus Sternocera are widely distributed across tropical regions, including Thailand and Lao PDR, where green-legged S. aequisignata Saunders, 1866, red-legged ruficornis commonly found. These jewel have significant economic importance, as they edible, their iridescent wings used to create jewelry, leading high market demand intensive harvesting. Additionally, habitats being rapidly destroyed, resulting in population decline. However, genetic information on these species remains limited. This study aims investigate diversity from various localities PDR using mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (CO1) 16S ribosomal DNA (16S rDNA) sequences. High was observed, with 45 62 CO1 haplotypes 35 28 rDNA identified populations, respectively. Haplotype network phylogenetic analyses clearly distinguish ruficornis. Based sequences, divided into three distinct haplogroups (GG1–GG3). Haplogroup GG1 most widespread, occurring both while GG2 GG3 were restricted some northern, western, northeastern Thailand, well PDR. findings suggest presence cryptic within aequisignata, at least genetically groups. Further comprehensive studies biology, ecology, distribution range essential better understand evolutionary dynamics.

Language: Английский

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