What complete mitochondrial genomes tell us about the evolutionary history of the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Hermetia illucens is a cosmopolitan fly massively used by industrial companies to reduce biowaste and produce protein and fat for poultry and aquaculture feed. However, the natural history and the genetic diversity of the BSF are poorly known. Here, we present a comprehensive phylogeny and time tree based on a large dataset of complete mitochondrial genomes better to understand the evolution and timing of the BSF.

Results

In this study, we analyzed 677 CO1 sequences derived from samples found all over the five continents, leading us to discover 52 haplotypes, including ten major haplotypes. This worldwide cryptic genetic and genomic diversity is mirrored at a local scale in France, in which we found five major haplotypes sometimes in sy

SUBMITTER: Guilliet J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9158166 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature