@article {22966, title = {High-quality haploid genomes corroborate 29 chromosomes and highly conserved synteny of genes in Hyles hawkmoths (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae)}, journal = {BMC Genomics}, volume = {24}, year = {2023}, month = {08/2023}, pages = {443}, chapter = {443}, abstract = {

\"Background

Morphological and traditional genetic studies of the young Pliocene genus Hyles have led to the understanding that despite its importance for taxonomy, phenotypic similarity of wing patterns does not correlate with phylogenetic relationship. To gain insights into various aspects of speciation in the Spurge Hawkmoth (Hyles euphorbiae), we assembled a chromosome-level genome and investigated some of its characteristics.

Results

The genome of a male H. euphorbiae was sequenced using PacBio and Hi-C data, yielding a 504 Mb assembly (scaffold N50 of 18.2 Mb) with 99.9\% of data represented by the 29 largest scaffolds forming the haploid chromosome set. Consistent with this, FISH analysis of the karyotype revealed n = 29 chromosomes and a WZ/ZZ (female/male) sex chromosome system. Estimates of chromosome length based on the karyotype image provided an additional quality metric of assembled chromosome size. Rescaffolding the published male H. vespertilio genome resulted in a high-quality assembly (651 Mb, scaffold N50 of 22 Mb) with 98\% of sequence data in the 29 chromosomes. The larger genome size of H. vespertilio (average 1C DNA value of 562 Mb) was accompanied by a proportional increase in repeats from 45\% in H. euphorbiae (measured as 472 Mb) to almost 55\% in H. vespertilio. Several wing pattern genes were found on the same chromosomes in the two species, with varying amounts and positions of repetitive elements and inversions possibly corrupting their function.

Conclusions

Our two-fold comparative genomics approach revealed high gene synteny of the Hyles genomes to other Sphingidae and high correspondence to intact Merian elements, the ancestral linkage groups of Lepidoptera, with the exception of three simple fusion events. We propose a standardized approach for genome taxonomy using nucleotide homology via scaffold chaining as the primary tool combined with Oxford plots based on Merian elements to infer and visualize directionality of chromosomal rearrangements. The identification of wing pattern genes promises future understanding of the evolution of forewing patterns in the genus Hyles, although further sequencing data from more individuals are needed. The genomic data obtained provide additional reliable references for further comparative studies in hawkmoths (Sphingidae).\"

}, keywords = {CHROMOSOMES, DNA, HEMARIS, HI-C, HYLES, KARYOLOGY, LAOTHOE, MACROGLOSSUM, MANDUCA, MERIAN ELEMENTS, MIMAS, MITOGENOME, PACBIO LONG READS, SPHINGIDAE, SYNTENY}, doi = {10.1186/s12864-023-09506-y}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-023-09506-y}, author = {Hundsdoerfer, A.K. and Schell, T. and Patzold, F. and Wright, C.J. and Yoshido, A. and Marec, F. and Danek, H. and Winkler, S. and Greve, C. and Podsiadlowski, L. and Hiller, M. and Pippel, M.} } @article {21766, title = {Moths of Republic of Tatarstan. 2. Metaheterocera excluding Geometridae, Noctuidae (Lepidoptera)}, journal = {Eversmannia}, volume = {51-52}, year = {2017}, month = {12/2017}, pages = {50-87}, chapter = {50}, keywords = {ACHERONTIA, AGLIA, AGRIUS, BRAHMAEIDAE, DAPHNIS, DEILEPHILA, ENDROMIDAE, ENDROMIS, HEMARIS, HYLES, HYLOICUS, LAOTHOE, LASIOCAMPIDAE, MACROGLOSSUM, MARUMBA, MIMAS, PROSERPINUS, RUSSIA, SATURNIA, SATURNIIDAE, SMERINTHUS, SPHINGIDAE, SPHINX, WORLDMAP1}, author = {Bolshakov, L.V. and Ismagilov, N.N.} } @article {21308, title = {Habitat impact on ultraviolet reflectance in moths}, journal = {Physiological Ecology}, volume = {45}, year = {2016}, month = {08/2016}, pages = {1300-1305}, chapter = {1300}, abstract = {

\"A comparison of 95 species of Central European moths, representing 11 families and inhabiting various habitats, was carried out in order to detect the potential impact of biotope on the ultraviolet (UV) light reflectance of their wings. Based on digitized photographs taken under UV light conditions, a phylogeny-controlled redundancy analysis relating UV reflectance to preferred habitat type (xerophilous, mesophilous, and hygrophilous) and habitat openness (open, semiopen, and closed) was carried out. Species preferring hygrophilous habitats displayed significantly higher UV wing reflectance than species inhabiting xerothermic and mesic habitats, and this pattern remained significant even after controlling for phyletic relationships. In contrast, UV wing reflectance displayed no pattern related to habitat openness. Given the higher UV reflectance of water and humid surfaces, we interpret these results, which are based on the first comprehensive sampling of UV reflectance in Central European moths, in terms of predator avoidance under habitat-specific light conditions. We conclude that the moisture content of the environment may markedly contribute to the variation of appearance of moth wings for better imitation habitat characteristics and therefore to increase protection.\"

}, keywords = {AGLIA, BRAHMAEIDAE, DEILEPHILA, ECOLOGY, HEMARIS, HYLES, HYLOICUS, LEMONIA, LEPIDOPTERA, MIMICRY, PHYLOGENY, PREDATION, PREDATOR AVOIDANCE, SATURNIA, SATURNIIDAE, SMERINTHUS, SPHINGIDAE, ULTRAVIOLET REFLECTANCE}, doi = {10.1093/ee/nvw097}, author = {Zapletalov{\'a}, L. and Zalpletal, M. and Konvi{\v c}ka, M.} } @article {21106, title = {Revisi{\'o}n y actualizaci{\'o}n de los Macroheterocera (Insecta, Lepidoptera) del Parque Natural de la Serran{\'\i}a de Cuenca (pen{\'\i}nsula ib{\'e}rica)}, journal = {Bolet{\'\i}n de la Asociaci{\'o}n espa{\~n}ola de Entomolog{\'\i}a}, volume = {39}, year = {2015}, pages = {281-300}, chapter = {281}, keywords = {DEILEPHILA, GRAELLSIA, HEMARIS, HYLES, HYLOICUS, LAOTHOE, MACROGLOSSUM, MARUMBA, MIMAS, PROSERPINUS, SATURNIA, SATURNIIDAE, SMERINTHUS, SPAIN, SPHINGIDAE, SPHINX, WORLDMAP1}, author = {Garre, M. and Guerrero, J.J. and Rubio, R.M. and Ortiz, A.S.} } @article {21081, title = {New moth species Akbesia davidii Oberth{\"u}r, 1884 recorded in Armenia, and new records on the occurrence of hawk-moths (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) in Armenia}, journal = {Wiadomo{\'s}ci Entomologiczne}, volume = {34}, year = {2015}, pages = {48-53}, chapter = {48}, keywords = {AKBESIA, ARMENIA, DEILEPHILA, HEMARIS, HIPPOTION, HYLES, LAOTHOE, MACROGLOSSUM, MARUMBA, MIMAS, PROSERPINUS, RETHERA, SMERINTHUS, SPHINX, THERETRA, WORLDMAP1}, author = {W{\k a}sala, R. and Zamorski, R.} } @article {20982, title = {Sphingidae of the Mongolian Altai (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae)}, journal = {SHILAP Revista de Lepidopterolog{\'\i}a}, volume = {43}, year = {2015}, month = {09/2015}, pages = {467-478}, chapter = {467}, keywords = {AGRIUS, DEILEPHILA, FOODPLANT, HEMARIS, HYLES, IMMATURE STAGES, MACROGLOSSUM, MARUMBA, MONGOLIA, SMERINTHUS, SPHINGONAEPIOPSIS, SPHINX, SPHNGIDAE, WORLDMAP1}, issn = {0300-5267}, author = {Yakovlev, R.V. and Gus{\textquoteright}kova, E.V. and Doroshkin, V.V. and Titov, S.V.} } @inbook {20975, title = {On the distribution of hawkmoths in southern Kazakhstan (Lepidoptera, Sphingidae)}, booktitle = {Entomological and Parazitological Investigations in Povolzh{\textquoteright}e Region; Collected Proceedings}, volume = {12}, year = {2015}, pages = {50-55}, publisher = {Saratov University Press}, organization = {Saratov University Press}, address = {Saratov}, keywords = {DEILEPHILA, HEMARIS, HYLES, KAZAKHSTAN, MACROGLOSSUM, RETHERA, SMERINTHUS, SPHINGIDAE, SPHINGONAEPIOPSIS, WORLDMAP1}, author = {Shovkoon, D.F.}, editor = {Anikina, V.V. and Popova, N.V.} } @article {20956, title = {Die Gro{\ss}schmetterlinge (Macrolepidoptera) der Diluviallandschaften um Eberswalde. Dritter Nachtrag mit einer Darstellung ph{\"a}nologischer Ver{\"a}nderungen im Zeitraum 1989-2013 und einer Betrachtung {\"u}ber die Ursachen}, journal = {Nova Supplementa Entomologica}, volume = {24}, year = {2014}, pages = {1-287}, chapter = {1}, keywords = {ACHERONTIA, AGRIUS, BRAHMAEIDAE, DEILEPHILA, GERMANY, HEMARIS, HYLES, HYLOICUS, LAOTHOE, LEMONIIDAE, MIMAS, PROSERPINUS, SATURNIIDAE, SMERINTHUS, SPHINGIDAE, SPHINX}, issn = {0948-6038}, author = {Richert, A.} } @article {20795, title = {Contribuci{\'o} al coneixement de la distribuci{\'o} dels macroheter{\`o}cers de la Garrotxa amb dades del quadrat UTM 31TDG67}, journal = {Butlleti de la Societat Catalana de Lepidopter{\`o}gia}, volume = {104}, year = {2013}, month = {12/2013}, pages = {49-54}, chapter = {49}, keywords = {ACHERONTIA, AGRIUS, DEILEPHILA, GRAELLSIA, HEMARIS, HYLES, HYLOICUS, LAOTHOE, MACROGLOSSUM, MARUMBA, MIMAS, PROSERPINUS, SATURNIA, SATURNIIDAE, SMERINTHUS, SPAIN, SPHINGIDAE, SPHINX, WORLDMAP1}, author = {Guzm{\'a}n, E.} } @article {20640, title = {The Barcode of Life and butterfly identification}, journal = {Pririoda}, volume = {9}, year = {2007}, month = {2007}, pages = {1-5}, chapter = {1}, keywords = {BARCODING, DNA, HEMARIS, HYLES, RUSSIA, SPHINGIDAE}, url = {http://vivovoco.astronet.ru/VV/JOURNAL/NATURE/09_07/BARCODE.HTM}, author = {Zakharov, I.A. and Shaikevich, E.V. and Ivshin, N.V.} } @article {20584, title = {Lepidoptera of the central Caucasus, collected during the Polish Alpine Expedition in 1935, with ecological and zoological remarks. 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