The use of mitochondrial markers for taxonomic identification and biodiversity monitoring is
not without risks or limitations. Most importantly, the natural transfer of DNA from the …

Background The phylogenetic relationships of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies) and
Ephemeroptera (mayflies) remain unresolved. Different researchers have supported one of …

Damselflies and dragonflies, of the order Odonata, have distinct body plans and predatory
abilities. Knowledge of their various evolutionary histories will allow for an understanding of …

Background Establishing the species limits and resolving phylogenetic relationships are
primary goals of taxonomists and evolutionary biologists. At present, a controversial …

The phylogenetic relationship between Ephemeroptera (mayflies) and Odonata (dragonflies
and damselflies) remains hotly debated in the insect evolution community. We sequenced …

A total of 300 dragonflies (Odonata) were collected from six different localities of China and
Pakistan. Sixty seven representative samples were selected to sequence their mitochondrial …

Simple Summary Heptageniidae is the third most species-rich family within Ephemeroptera
(mayflies). Although multiple studies have been conducted, the monophyly, phylogenetic …

Simple Summary As one of the burrowing mayfly groups with large mandibular tusks, the
phylogenetic relationships within Potamanthidae are always controversial. There are at least …

Abstract The dragonfly Macromia daimoji Okumura, 1949 (Odonata: Macromiidae) has been
listed as an Endangered insect in South Korea. We sequenced the complete 15,198 bp …

The tiny dragonfly, Nannophya pygmaea (Odonata: Libellulidae), has been listed as an
endangered insect in South Korea. We sequenced the complete 15,112-bp-long …