The analysis of mitochondrial genome and new distribution of the invasive pest, Leptoglossus occidentalis (Heidemann, 1910)

Leptoglossus occidentalis (Heidemann, 1910) (Hemiptera: Coreidae) is an invasive species that has invaded China. This study reports the first sequencing and assembly of its complete mitochondrial genome. The results show that the mitochondrial genome of L. occidentalis contains 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, and a non-coding control region, with a total length of 15752 bp and an A + T content of 72.9%. Based on phylogenetic analyses, L. occidentalis and L. membranaceus (Fabricius, 1781) are sister species. Additionally, in Tianjin, Shaanxi, and Guangdong Provinces, new distribution records of this species were documented in this study.