Complete mitochondrial genome of the European Grapevine moth (EGVM) Lobesia botrana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)

Abstract

The Lobesia botrana larvae feed on grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.), thereby reducing crop yield and increasing crop susceptibility to fungal and bacterial attacks. We determined the circular mitochondrial genome of L. botrana as 15 229 bp (GenBank KP677508) and contained 13 protein coding genes (PCG’s), 22 transfer RNAs (tRNA), and two ribosomal RNAs. All tRNAs have the “clover-shaped” 2-D structures, while the tRNA-Ile which has the TψC-stem but lacked the TψC-loop. Knowledge of L. botrana mitochondrial genome represents a valuable molecular resource for developing effective DNA identification tools for biosecurity purposes and will contribute to better understanding of its evolutionary and population genetics.

• Biosecurity
• EGVM
• next-generation sequencing

Acknowledgements

The authors thank Paul De Barro (CSIRO) for helpful comments on early versions of the manuscript.

Declaration of interest

This project was funded by Australia’s grape growers and winemakers through their investment body, the Australian Grape and Wine Authority, with matching funds from the Australian Government.