Comprehensive Analysis of the Fourteen Complete Genome Sequences of Isolated from Species.

Endosymbionts are important for insect species as they provide essential substances to the host. Due to the technical advance of NGS technology and assemblers, many endosymbionts bacterial genomes are available now. Here, we analysed fourteen endosymbiont bacterial genomes of genius, one of notorious pest species.

A new record of the genus Leonardi (Hemiptera, Coccomorpha, Diaspididae) in South Korea.

Background: The genus Leonardi, 1900 belongs to the family Diaspididae, and five species of have been recorded worldwide. In this study, (Green, 1905), which attacks bamboos, is newly recorded in South Korea. The colonies of were collected on a bamboo forest located in Gajwa-dong, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea (35.

Taxonomic revision of the Tetraneura akinire species group (Insecta, Aphididae, Eriosomatinae), with description of a new species and a correction of a nomenclatural confusion.

Gall-forming aphid species Tetraneura nigriabdominalis and T. fusiformis and its closely related species are taxonomically revised. By referring to the original descriptions, the name T.

The complete mitochondrial genome of Kôno, 1933 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).

We sequenced the complete mitochondrial genome of collected in Korea. The circular mitogenome of is 17,435 bp, longer than that of , and includes 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNAs, and a control region/D-loop. The AT ratio is 75.

The complete mitochondrial genome of (Thomas, 1878) (Hemiptera: Aphididae).

We have sequenced mitochondrial genome of (Thomas, 1878) isolated from in Korea. The circular mitogenome of is 15,691 bp long including 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNAs, and a single control region of 968 bp. AT ratio is 84.

Complete Mitochondrial Genomes of and (Hemiptera: Flatidae): Genomic Comparison and Phylogenetic Inference in Fulgoroidea.

The complete mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes) of two DNA barcode-defined haplotypes of and one of (Hemiptera: Flatidae) were sequenced and compared to those of other Fulgoroidea species. Furthermore, the mitogenome sequences were used to reconstruct phylogenetic relationships among fulgoroid families. The three mitogenomes, including that of the available species of Flatidae, commonly possessed distinctive structures in the 1702-1836 bp A+T-rich region, such as two repeat regions at each end and a large centered nonrepeat region.

Complete mitochondrial genome of Chou & Lu, 1977 (Hemiptera: Ricaniidae).

Chou & Lu, 1977 (Hemiptera: Ricaniidae), is an invasive pest that attacks forest as well as agricultural trees. We sequenced the 15,358 bp long complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of this species; it consists of a typical set of genes (13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNA genes, and 22 tRNA genes) and one major non-coding AT-rich region. The orientation and gene order of the mitogenome are identical to that of the ancestral type found in majority of the insects.

The complete mitochondrial genome of Glover, 1877 (Hemiptera: Aphididae) isolated from in Korea.

We have determined the mitochondrial genome of isolated from in Korea. The circular mitogenome of is 16,044 bp, including 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNAs, and a single control region of 797 bp. AT ratio is 83.

The second complete mitochondrial genome of Panzer, 1797 (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae): investigation of intraspecific variations on mitochondrial genome.

We have determined the second mitochondrial genome of Panzer, 1797 collected in Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea. The circular mitogenome of is 15,512 bp long which is slightly longer than that of the previous mitogenome of . It includes 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, and 22 transfer RNAs.

The complete mitochondrial genome of Glover, 1877 (Hemiptera: Aphididae) isolated from in Korea.

We have determined mitochondrial genome of isolated from in Korea. The circular mitogenome of is 16,045 bp including 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNAs, and a single control region of 798 bp. Its AT ratio is 83.

Tracing the Invasion and Expansion Characteristics of the Flatid Planthopper, (Hemiptera: Flatidae), in Korea Using Mitochondrial DNA Sequences.

The flatid planthopper, (Hemiptera: Flatidae), which is an invasive species, is widespread in Korea. We sequenced a fragment of the from 536 individuals collected mainly in Korea and the European countries and combined these sequence data with the public data, totaling 830 individuals worldwide. The identification of one shared haplotype only between Korea and the USA, the presence of this haplotype only in the North-West region of Korea, and the highest haplotype diversity in this region suggested that the North-West region is another point of entry in addition to the South-East region, which is the presumed sole point of entry to Korea.

The complete mitochondrial genome of (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Ricaniidae): investigation of intraspecific variations on mitochondrial genome.

We have determined a mitochondrial genome of (Walker, 1851) collected in Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea. The circular mitogenome of is 15,530 bp long which is shorter than that of the previous mitogenome of by 199 bp. It includes 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, and 22 transfer RNAs.

The complete mitochondrial genome of Panzer, 1797 (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae).

Panzer, 1797 is a major pest in poultry production and easily observed in poultry litter. We have determined mitochondrial genome of collected in Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea. The circular mitogenome of is 15,511 bp long which is longer than that of but shorter than that of .

Complete mitochondrial genome of the spotted lanternfly, White, 1845 (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae).

The spotted lanternfly, White, 1845 (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae), is an invasive pest that attacks forest as well as agricultural trees. We sequenced the 15,798-bp long complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of this species; it consists of a typical set of genes (13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNA genes, and 22 tRNA genes) and one major non-coding A + T-rich region. The orientation and gene order of the mitogenome are identical to that of the ancestral type found in majority of the insects.

The complete mitochondrial genome of the fall armyworm, Smith, 1797 (Lepidoptera; Noctuidae), firstly collected in Korea.

The fall armyworm, , is a serious pest in large numbers on more than 350 plant species in the world. We have determined a 15,388 bp mitogenome of which includes 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, and 22 transfer RNAs. The base composition was AT-biased (81.

The complete mitochondrial genome of (Marsham, 1802) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).

(Marsham, 1802) is a serious pest of oilseed rape ( L.) in Europe and the USA. We have determined a 20,124 bp mitogenome of which includes 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNAs, and a single large non-coding region of 2,773 bp.

The complete mitochondrial genome of (Baker, 1919) (Hemiptera: Aphididae).

We have determined the mitochondrial genome of (Baker, 1919), a gall-forming aphid collected from Korea. The circular mitogenome of is 16,330 bp long including 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNAs, and a single large non-coding region of 932 bp. The base composition was AT-biased (84.

The complete mitochondrial genome of Glover, 1877 (Hemiptera: Aphididae) collected in Korean peninsula.

Glover, 1877 is a widely recognized economically important aphid species in the world. We have determined mitochondrial genome of collected in Korean peninsula. The circular mitogenome of is 15,872 bp including 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNAs, and a single control region of 627 bp.

Complete mitochondrial genome of Semenov (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae): a natural monument and endangered species in Korea.

In the present study, we report the first complete mitochondrial DNA genome of the genus based on , a natural monument and endangered species in South Korea. The mitogenome is 15,742 base pairs with 13 protein coding genes (PCGs), two rRNAs, 22 tRNAs, and a 1033 bp long AT-rich region. The overall base composition was 67.

The complete mitochondrial genome of the subterranean termite, Takematsu, 1999 (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae).

We have determined the mitochondrial genome of Takematsu, 1999. The total length of the is 16,484 bp with 66.1% A + T content.

Cryptic diversity of the subfamily Calaphidinae (Hemiptera: Aphididae) revealed by comprehensive DNA barcoding.

Aphids are a species rich group comprising many important pests. However, species identification can be very difficult for aphids due to their morphological ambiguity. DNA barcoding has been widely adopted for rapid and reliable species identification as well as cryptic species detection.

The complete mitochondrial genome of the subterranean termite, Morimoto, 1968 (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae).

We have determined the mitochondrial genome of Morimoto, 1968. The total length of the is 15,898 bp with 65.3% A + T content.

Genetic Variability of the Invasive Species Metcalfa pruinosa (Hemiptera: Flatidae) in the Republic of Korea.

Metcalfa pruinosa (Say, 1830) (Hemiptera: Flatidae) has caused substantial agricultural damage since its recent introduction to the Republic of Korea; however, the source of this introduction is still unclear. To examine the genetic divergence and phylogenetic relationships among several populations of M. pruinosa from Korea and foreign countries, 251 COI sequences from 251 samples collected from Korea, France, Italy, Spain, Slovenia, and the United States were newly analyzed, together with seven published COI sequences from Canada.