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January 22, 2026Wellcome Open ResearchOpen Access

The genome sequence of the Pale Shining Brown, Polia bombycina (Hufnagel, 1766) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

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PEPaula EscuerKLKay LucekCWCharlotte J. Wright

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Overview

Genome assembly reveals two haplotypes in Polia bombycina, indicating significant genetic insights for Lepidoptera.

Key Points

  • The study aims to assemble and analyze the genome of Polia bombycina to enhance understanding of Lepidoptera genetics.
  • Assembled the genome from a female specimen of Polia bombycina
  • Generated two haplotypes with total lengths of 987.29 and 831.22 megabases
  • Scaffolded haplotype 1 into 31 chromosomal pseudomolecules
  • Included assembly of the mitochondrial genome measuring 15.46 kilobases
  • Haplotype 1 comprises 98.41% of the total assembly and includes sex chromosomes
  • Identified two distinct haplotypes from the genome assembly
  • Contributed to Project Psyche focusing on European butterflies and moths

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Escuer et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6971bfdff17b5dc6da021f19https://doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.25812.1
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