The development of microsatellite DNA markers for use with butterflies and moths is
extremely difficult for no apparent reason. New findings demonstrate that many lepidopteran …

The genetic structure of a species is shaped by the interaction of contemporary and
historical factors. Analyses of individuals from the same population sampled at different …

Microsatellite null alleles are commonly encountered in population genetics studies, yet little
is known about their impact on the estimation of population differentiation. Computer …

Recent improvements in genetic analysis and genoty** methods have resulted in a rapid
expansion of the power of molecular markers to address ecological questions …

Microsatellites (or SSRs: simple sequence repeats) are among the most frequently used
DNA markers in many areas of research. The use of microsatellite markers is limited by the …

Next generation sequencing is revolutionizing molecular ecology by simplifying the
development of molecular genetic markers, including microsatellites. Here, we summarize …

The codling moth, Cydia pomonella, is renowned for develo** resistance to insecticides
and causing significant economic damage to pome fruits worldwide. In spite of its economic …

Taxonomists, when describing a new species, often added the term bona species after the
Linnaean binomial. The implication is that there are also malae species. A “bad species” is a …

Background Aedes albopictus is an indigenous primary vector for dengue and Zika viruses
in China. Compared with its insecticide resistance, biology and vector competence, little is …

Although microsatellites are ubiquitous in eukaryota, the number of available markers varies
strongly among taxa. This meta‐analysis was conducted on 32 insect species. Sequences …