DNA barcoding the geometrid fauna of Bavaria (Lepidoptera): successes, surprises, and questions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The State of Bavaria is involved in a research program that will lead to the construction of a DNA barcode library for all animal species within its territorial boundaries. The present study provides a comprehensive DNA barcode library for the Geometridae, one of the most diverse of insect families.

Methodology/principal findings

This study reports DNA barcodes for 400 Bavarian geometrid species, 98 per cent of the known fauna, and approximately one per cent of all Bavarian animal species. Although 98.5% of these species possess diagnostic barcode sequences in Bavaria, records from neighbouring countries suggest that species-level resolution may be compromised in up to 3.5% of cases. All taxa which apparently share barcodes are discussed in detail. One case of mod

SUBMITTER: Hausmann A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3040642 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature