The first chromosome-level genome of the lappet moth Trabala vishnou (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae)

Abstract Trabala vishnou (Lefèbvre, 1827) (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) is a destructive leaf-eating pest that causes severe damage to forest ecosystems, leading to substantial economic losses. Herein, we sequenced and assembled a high-quality chromosome-level genome of T. vishnou using a combination...

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Main Authors: Ya-Lin Pu, Tian-Zhu Yan, Hao-Ran Wang, Kai Gao, Hai-Peng Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:Scientific Data
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-05456-0
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Summary:Abstract Trabala vishnou (Lefèbvre, 1827) (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) is a destructive leaf-eating pest that causes severe damage to forest ecosystems, leading to substantial economic losses. Herein, we sequenced and assembled a high-quality chromosome-level genome of T. vishnou using a combination of Illumina reads, PacBio HiFi reads, and High throughput Chromosome Conformation Capture (Hi-C) technologies. The genome size is 561.86 Mb and spans 25 chromosomes, exhibiting a high level of contiguity (scaffold/contig N50 = 21.75 Mb/20.67 Mb). Benchmarking Universal Single-Copy Orthologs (BUSCO) analysis a 99.5% completeness score for this genome assembly. Repeat elements constitute 62.66% of the genome. A total of 1,630 non-coding RNAs and 12,895 protein-coding genes have been identified within the genome. The first chromosome-level genome of T. vishnou serves as a valuable reference for elucidating the evolution of functional traits in Lasiocampidae family and will facilitate the development of strategies for controlling defoliating pests.
ISSN:2052-4463