Characterization and cross-amplification of 13 microsatellite loci in the northern pine processionary moth, Thaumetopoea pinivora (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae)

Abstract

Thirteen polymorphic microsatellite loci were developed for the northern pine processionary moth (Thaumetopoea pinivora) and tested for cross-amplification in seven other species within the Thaumetopoea family. Number of alleles ranged from two to 10 when at least 28 individuals from one population were screened and one locus, Thapin06, appears to be sex linked. Expected heterozygosity ranged from 0.094 to 0.856 and observed heterozygosity ranged from 0.097 to 0.806. Amplification success varied between sister species, with two up to seven loci being successfully amplified. The described loci will be valuable for studying the population genetic structure and dispersal behaviour of this forest pest.

Keywords

cross-amplification; forest pest; microsatellites; Thaumetopoea

Published in

Molecular Ecology Resources
2009, volume: 9, number: 3, pages: 1074-1075
Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC

SLU Authors

• Lundhagen, Anna

  • Department of Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Ronnås, Cecilia

  • Department of Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Environmental Sciences and Nature Conservation

Publication identifier

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1755-0998.2009.02587.x

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/61607