Mitochondrial DNA Sequence Variation of the Swallowtail Butterfly, Papilio xuthus, and the Cabbage Butterfly, Pieris rapae

We analyzed a portion of mitochondrial COI gene sequences (658 bp) to investigate the genetic diversity and geographic variation of the swallowtail butterfly, Papilio xuthus L. (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae), and the cabbage butterfly, Pieris rapae L. (Lepidoptera: Pieridae). Papilio xuthus showed a mo...

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Published in:Biochemical genetics 2009-04, Vol.47 (3-4), p.165-178
Main Authors: Jeong, Heon Cheon, Kim, Jung A, Im, Hyun Hwak, Jeong, Hyung Uk, Hong, Mee Yeon, Lee, Jong Eun, Han, Yeon Soo, Kim, Iksoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Biochemistry
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Brassica
Butterflies & moths
Butterflies - genetics
Distribution patterns
DNA, Mitochondrial - genetics
Genetic diversity
Genetic structure
Genetic Variation
Genetics, Population
Haplotypes
Host plants
Human Genetics
Korea
Lepidoptera
Medical Microbiology
Mitochondria - genetics
Mitochondrial DNA
Molecular Sequence Data
Papilio xuthus
Papilionidae
Phylogeny
Pieridae
Pieris rapae
Zoology
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Summary:We analyzed a portion of mitochondrial COI gene sequences (658 bp) to investigate the genetic diversity and geographic variation of the swallowtail butterfly, Papilio xuthus L. (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae), and the cabbage butterfly, Pieris rapae L. (Lepidoptera: Pieridae). Papilio xuthus showed a moderate level of sequence divergence (0.91% at maximum) in 15 haplotypes, whereas Pi. rapae showed a moderate to high level of sequence divergence (1.67% at maximum) in 30 haplotypes, compared with other relevant studies. Analyses of population genetic structure showed that most populations are not genetically differentiated in both species. The distribution pattern of both species appears to be consistent with category IV of the phylogeographic pattern sensu Avise: a phylogenetic continuity, an absence of regional isolation of mtDNA clones, and extensive distribution of close clones. The observed pattern of genetic diversity and geographic variation of the two butterfly species seem to reflect the abundant habitats, abundant host plants, and flying abilities in connection with the lack of historical biogeographic barriers.
ISSN:0006-2928
1573-4927
DOI:10.1007/s10528-008-9214-2