Diploid chromosome-level genome assembly and annotation for Lycorma delicatula
Abstract The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a planthopper species (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) native to China but invasive in South Korea, Japan, and the United States where it is a significant threat to agriculture. Genomic resources are critical to both management of this species and under...
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| description | Abstract The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a planthopper species (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) native to China but invasive in South Korea, Japan, and the United States where it is a significant threat to agriculture. Genomic resources are critical to both management of this species and understanding the genomic characteristics of successful invaders. We report an annotated, haplotype-phased, chromosome-level genome assembly for the spotted lanternfly using PacBio long-read sequencing, Hi-C technology, and RNA-seq. The 2.2 Gbp genome comprises 13 chromosomes, and whole genome resequencing of eighty-two adults indicated chromosome four as the sex chromosome and a corresponding XO sex-determination system. We identified over 12,000 protein-coding genes and performed functional annotation, facilitating the identification of candidate genes that may hold importance for spotted lanternfly control. The assemblies and annotations were highly complete with over 96% of BUSCO genes complete regardless of the database (i.e., Eukaryota, Arthropoda, Insecta). This reference-quality genome will serve as an important resource for development and optimization of management practices for the spotted lanternfly and invasive species genomics as a whole. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-15ca90ee2e6f411eaff7d8b56ea075c62025-08-20T02:08:08ZengNature PortfolioScientific Data2052-44632025-04-0112111110.1038/s41597-025-04854-8Diploid chromosome-level genome assembly and annotation for Lycorma delicatulaAnthony A. Snead0Fang Meng1Nicolas Largotta2Kristin M. Winchell3Brenna A. Levine4Department of Biology, New York UniversityDepartment of Biology, New York UniversityDepartment of Biology, Kean UniversityDepartment of Biology, New York UniversityDepartment of Biology, Kean UniversityAbstract The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a planthopper species (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) native to China but invasive in South Korea, Japan, and the United States where it is a significant threat to agriculture. Genomic resources are critical to both management of this species and understanding the genomic characteristics of successful invaders. We report an annotated, haplotype-phased, chromosome-level genome assembly for the spotted lanternfly using PacBio long-read sequencing, Hi-C technology, and RNA-seq. The 2.2 Gbp genome comprises 13 chromosomes, and whole genome resequencing of eighty-two adults indicated chromosome four as the sex chromosome and a corresponding XO sex-determination system. We identified over 12,000 protein-coding genes and performed functional annotation, facilitating the identification of candidate genes that may hold importance for spotted lanternfly control. The assemblies and annotations were highly complete with over 96% of BUSCO genes complete regardless of the database (i.e., Eukaryota, Arthropoda, Insecta). This reference-quality genome will serve as an important resource for development and optimization of management practices for the spotted lanternfly and invasive species genomics as a whole.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-04854-8 |
| spellingShingle | Anthony A. Snead Fang Meng Nicolas Largotta Kristin M. Winchell Brenna A. Levine Diploid chromosome-level genome assembly and annotation for Lycorma delicatula Scientific Data |
| title | Diploid chromosome-level genome assembly and annotation for Lycorma delicatula |
| title_full | Diploid chromosome-level genome assembly and annotation for Lycorma delicatula |
| title_fullStr | Diploid chromosome-level genome assembly and annotation for Lycorma delicatula |
| title_full_unstemmed | Diploid chromosome-level genome assembly and annotation for Lycorma delicatula |
| title_short | Diploid chromosome-level genome assembly and annotation for Lycorma delicatula |
| title_sort | diploid chromosome level genome assembly and annotation for lycorma delicatula |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-04854-8 |
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