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Group:
Insect
Size:
6-7 mm in length
Distribution:
Eastern Cape near Kariega and Gqeberha
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
29.1 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
5.51 kilobases
Assembly N50:
10 799 kilobases
Contig number:
531
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
0.89 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.7% [S: 91.7%, D: 8.0%]
BUSCO database:
insecta
Importance:
These beetles form part of a complex that pollinates highly endangered cycads in South Africa. The sequencing will contribute to understanding the diversity of beetles and host relationships to inform conservation and pollinator recovery plans
Sample Contributor contact details:
Prof. John Donaldson
Wild Cycad Conservancy; University of Pretoria
Date Published:
2025-11-28
Photo credit:
© Wild Cycad Conservancy
Fauna
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