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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:
Insect
Estimated genome size:
Size:
25 mm in length
Distribution:
Found only on the Prince Edward Islands
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
39.14 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
5.53 kilobases
Assembly N50:
967.3 kilobases
Contig number:
2 510
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Flye
Genome Length:
0.51 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
100.0% [S: 95.7%, D: 4.3%]
BUSCO database:
Flye
Pringleophaga marioni
Marion flightless moth
Importance:
Prinigleohaga marioni is endemic to the Prince Edward Islands. This species plays a vital role in the island's nutrient cycling.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Charlene Janion-Scheepers
University of Cape Town
Date Published:
2026-06-04
Photo credit:
© C. Janion-Scheepers
Fauna
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