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Group:
Insect
Estimated genome size:
Greater than 18 mm
Size:
Greater than 18 mm
Distribution:
Anthia decemguttata inhabits sandy areas of the Karoo and fynbos regions in South Africa and Namibia. In South Africa, it occurs in the Northern Cape, Western Cape and Eastern Cape.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
71.66 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
3.56 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.51 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
100.0% [S: 98.8%, D: 1.2%]
Importance:
Anthia decemguttata belongs to the family Carabidae, a group of beetles that includes important predators. Carabids are abundant in agricultural fields worldwide and may help control agricultural pests naturally.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Charlene Janion-Scheepers
University of Cape Town
Group:
Eudicot
Estimated genome size:
Size:
0.9 – 1 m in height
Distribution:
This species occurs in the Western Cape, from the Kogelberg and Hottentots Holland Mountains to the Worcester and Slanghoek Mountains, extending eastwards to the Caledon Zwartberg and Babylonstoren near Hermanus, at altitudes from near sea level to approximately 1 300 m.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
45.6 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
12.53 kilobases
Assembly N50:
48 492.12 kilobases
Contig number:
1 327
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
1.45 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.3% [S: 7.2%, D: 91.1%]
BUSCO database:
insecta
Brunia microphylla
Common Cedar Blacktips
Importance:
Brunia microphylla is the most widespread species in the subgenus Raspalia,
occurring in lower-altitude areas of the Western Cape fynbos, often in large populations. Its broad distribution makes it a useful representative for exploring relationships within the Bruniaceae.
Date Published:
2026-06-08
Photo credit:
© N.T. Moolman
Flora
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