The genome of the Xerces Blue butterfly has been sequenced

The genome of the Xerces Blue butterfly has been sequenced

Newswise — Xerces Blue Butterfly (Glaucoma) is native to the coastal sand dunes of San Francisco, USA. As the city grew, much of the butterfly’s habitat was destroyed and their populations moved to the Golden Gate National Park. Its wings are iridescent dark green, with characteristic white spots on the abdomen. The last surviving specimen … Leer más