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The mitochondrial genome of Helina trivittata (Diptera: Muscidae) and its phylogenetic analysis

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The genus Helina Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830 is one of the most species-rich genera in Muscidae, yet mitochondrial genomic resources remain scarce. Here, we present the first complete mitochondrial genome of Helina trivittata (Zetterstedt, 1860). The mitogenome is 18,959 bp long and contains the typical set of 37 mitochondrial genes, with an overall AT content of 82.01%. Phylogenetic analyses support the monophyly of Phaoniinae and recover Helina as the sister group of Phaonia. This study provides a useful genomic resource for future evolutionary and systematic investigations of Muscidae.

Source: Mitochondrial DNA Part B

DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2026.2694129

Authors: Hao Liu, Yuli Zhang, Jinglu Sun, Yuanrun Zheng, Shengjuan Zhao, Wenliang Li

Institution: Henan University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Diptera species taxonomy and behavior

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Natural Science Foundation of Hainan Province, Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province

Award: G4652933608