10kLepGenomes

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COST Action CA23122 Towards the generation and analysis of 10,000 genomes to address biodiversity loss, climate change, and evolution in European Lepidoptera🦋🧬 🌐

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10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· 28d

(3/3)🌿 The STSM concluded with a lab retreat to a nature reserve! During this week-long experience, lab members shared their research through presentations and discussions, offering a great opportunity to learn about each other's work. A fantastic end to another successful STSM!🦋🌎 #10kLepGenomes

Group photo of the lab team during the retreat. The image shows eight researchers walking across a grassland landscape on a sunny day. Three dogs accompany the group.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· 28d

(2/3) During her stay, Katia worked with #ddRAD sequencing data to explore the genetic history of butterfly populations, and the effects of habitat fragmentation on their future and connectivity. 🦋🧬 #Genomics #Lepidoptera

A photo of an entomological box with several rows of pinned Limenitis butterflies.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· 28d

(1/3)🚀New successful #STSM! Katia Sakellaropoulou (Gent University, Campus Coupure, Belgium) visited Alena Sucháčková @alenasuchackova.bsky.social (Biology Centre CAS, Institute of Entomology České Budějovice, Czech Republic) from 04/05/2026 to 18/05/2026.

Katia (right) and Alena (left) smile at the camera. Katia is holding an entomological box with pinned butterflies, while Alena holds a butterfly guide. Two friendly dogs join them in the photo.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Jun 29

@pedrogribeiro.bsky.social gave a wonderful talk about our initiative with @projectpsyche.bsky.social and #LepEU at @ece2026tours.bsky.social panel dedicated to COST Actions. Our goal is to sequence reference genomes from all European Lepidoptera. #10kLepGenomes #Lepidoptera #ECE2026Tours

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Jun 25

🦋🚀 @marcinwiorek.bsky.social from the @iseapas.bsky.social, gave a successful talk on @projectpsyche.bsky.social and @10klepgenomes.bsky.social at the 48th Symposium of the Lepidoptera Section, Polish Entomological Society held in Góra Świętej Anny, Poland, June 19–21. #10kLepGenomes #Lepidoptera

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Jun 16

(2/3) During the stay, Kaan investigated the molecular taxonomy, phylogenetic relationships, and species delimitation of Pontia and Polyommatus complexes by integrating lab and global genomic data 🦋🧬 #Genomics #Lepidoptera

Kaan Yılmaz analyzing genetic markers and using bioinformatics approaches to infer the phylogenetic relationship and population variabilities of target butterfly species during his STSM in Germany

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Jun 16

(1/3)🚀Another successful #STSM! Kaan Yılmaz (Ankara University Biotechnology Institute, Evolutionary Genetics Laboratory, eGL) visited Martin Wiemers (Senckenberg German Entomological Institute, SDEI) from May 3 – May 21, 2026 👇🏽

Kaan Yılmaz (front) and Martin Wiemers (back) discussing findings in an office setting. Both researchers review data and analyses displayed on their computer screens.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Jun 5

(3/4) 💻 Meanwhile, a parallel "hackers" group put #bioinformatics pipelines to the test! They compared different mapping, SNP-calling, and filtering approaches to assess how analytical choices influence genomic results.

The "hackers" group! The picture shows a group of researchers working on population genomics analyses in a workshop setting. Computer screens display code and bioinformatics outputs, while a whiteboard covered with notes stands beside the group.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Jun 5

(2/4) 🧬 During the training sessions, attendees gained hands-on experience with the full #genomic data analysis workflow: from DNA #sequencing and read mapping to variant calling and downstream population genomic analyses. #Lepidoptera #SNPs

Participants of the LepEU hackaton attending the first lecture of the event. The photo depicts a group of people with computers, listening to the lecture, viewed from the back of the room.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· May 28

📣What an incredible second day! Participants split into two tracks and dove straight into the command line running population genomics statistics hands-on. The terminals were flying! 💻 #10kLepGenomes #Lepidoptera #Genomics #LepEU

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· May 13

(4/4) They visited Hailuoto Island (Oulu, Finland) to collect larvae of 𝘈𝘳𝘨𝘺𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘢 and 𝘈𝘳𝘨𝘺𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢 for @projectpsyche.bsky.social 🦋🌎 Their collaboration was a great success and laid the groundwork for future joint research! #10kLepGenomes #Lepidoptera #Tortricidae

The picture shows the larva of 𝘈𝘳𝘨𝘺𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘢 on a leaf.

The picture shows 𝘈𝘳𝘨𝘺𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢 on a leaf.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· May 13

(3/4) During his stay, Jose focused on training in cutting-edge molecular and bioinformatics methods to study species of Olethreutini (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) 🦋💻🧬 #Genomics #Lepidoptera #Tortricidae

The picture shows the automated DNA extraction machine.

The picture shows the NanoPore device for sequencing.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· May 13

(2/4) The proposal was entitled "Building a Phylogenomic Framework for Olethreutini (Tortricidae) through Genomic and Museomic Data". The goal was to design an optimal strategy for advancing Olethreutini phylogenomics, integrating ethanol-preserved and dry museum specimens 🦋🧬 #Genomics #Lepidoptera

The picture shows Jose on the left and Marko on the right, in the laboratory with Lepidoptera samples on the table.

The picture shows one of the drawers with pinned material of the Tortricidae family.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· May 13

(1/4)🚀New successful #STSM! Jose Vicente Pérez Santa-Rita @polillafurtiva.bsky.social (Cavanilles Institute of Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology, Universitat de València,Spain) visited Marko Mutanen (Ecology and Genetics Research Unit,University of Oulu,Finland) from 01/04/2026 to 01/05/2026!

Jose surrounded by a snowy landscape in Finland.

Picture of the University of Oulu, Finland.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Apr 24

Today we close the @projectpsyche.bsky.social spring meeting at @liverpooluni.bsky.social. Final discussions and the summary session helped define our strategy for the coming months of data analysis 🧬🦋! #10kLepGenomes #Lepidoptera #Genomics

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Apr 23

Day 3 of the @projectpsyche.bsky.social spring meeting at @liverpooluni.bsky.social. Summary sessions brought together the ideas we’ve developed so far, followed by a visit to the entomological collection 🧬🦋 #10kLepGenomes #Lepidoptera #Genomics

Group photo of participants at the Project Psyche and 10kLepGenomes meeting in Liverpool gathered together after workshop sessions.

Researchers examining drawers of Lepidoptera specimens in the University of Liverpool entomological collection, closely observing pinned butterflies and moths during a visit to the collection.

Workshop participants gathered around specimen drawers at the entomological collection.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Apr 22

Day 2 of the spring meeting at @liverpooluni.bsky.social focused on breakout sessions across the different @projectpsyche.bsky.social working groups 🧬🦋 Great discussions today—exciting to dig deeper into challenges in Lepidoptera genome analysis! #10kLepGenomes #Lepidoptera #Genomics

Attendees from the phylogenomics working group gathered around a table during a breakout session at the meeting, discussing Lepidoptera genome analysis strategies.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Apr 21

Today kicks off the first day of the spring #10kLepGenomes and @projectpsyche.bsky.social meeting at the @liverpooluni.bsky.social 🧬🦋 Great to join colleagues to explore ideas for genomes analysis. Looking forward to the discussions ahead! #10kLepGenomes #Lepidoptera #Genomics

10kLepGenomes and Psyche Spring Meeting poster with official logos.

Niklas Wahlberg presenting the Chromosome Evolution Working Group to meeting attendees with slides projected behind him.

Charlotte Wright and Joana Meier standing at the front of a meeting room, speaking to seated attendees beside a slide titled “Feedback from external reviewers on proposed abstracts” during the meeting.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Mar 4

(3/4) The program is designed to support participants with different levels of experience: 👩🏽‍💻 Beginners will learn how to run and interpret standard #bioinformatics pipelines 🧬More experienced participants will explore the potential of alternative approaches in #Lepidoptera #genomics

Four researchers wearing white lab coats and blue gloves work side by side at a laboratory bench during the previous edition of the LepEU workshop (Montpellier, 2025). They handle small tubes and samples among racks, bottles, and lab equipment.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Mar 4

(2/4) Benchmarking studies in #genomics and #bioinformatics show that analytical choices can lead to different results, even when using the same data. In response, the #LepEU Workshop 2026 will focus on developing best-practice recommendations for reproducible #Lepidoptera genomics 🦋🧬

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Mar 4

(1/4) 📢 Applications are open for the #LepEU Workshop 2026: a joint training + hackathon event focused on the analysis of #Lepidoptera genomic data. 🗓️ 26–29 May 2026 📍 Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon (Portugal) Save the date! ⬇️

A yellow historic tram travels along a narrow cobblestone street lined with bright-colored buildings in Lisbon, Portugal. The 10kLepGenomes and LepEU logos are overlaid in the bottom corner.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Feb 24

(2/2) During this workshop, participants will take part in: 🦋 Lepidoptera collecting (Psyche & LepEU) 🧪 Hands-on training in genomic sample processing 🏔️ Fieldwork in the Pirin Mountains Interested in taxonomy, genomics, or cross-disciplinary collab? ✅ Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Close-up of a blue-lit moth trap at night, with numerous moths of different sizes and shapes resting on the mesh surface and roof of the trap. The insects are attracted to the ultraviolet light, illustrating nighttime Lepidoptera sampling in the field.
Photo credit: Alena Suchackova.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Feb 24

(1/2) Applications are open for the second field workshop of WG 2: Specimen collection for genomic work 📍 Vlahi, Pirin Mountains (Bulgaria) 📅 15–19 June 2026 We’re bringing together Lepidoptera taxonomists, enthusiasts, bioinformaticians, and students for real hands-on learning and exchange. ⬇️ ⬇️

A group of researchers and participants gather at night in a mountain landscape around a glowing blue light trap used for collecting moths. The scene is illuminated by the bright light, with trees and dark mountain silhouettes in the background. The group is examining specimens and taking notes during fieldwork.
Photo credit: Alena Suchackova.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Feb 19

(2/3) What are Merian elements? 🧬 The chromosomes of most butterflies and moths can be traced back to 32 ancestral building blocks that have remained largely intact for over 250 million years: the Merian elements. They’re named after the 17th-century naturalist and artist #MariaSibyllaMerian 🦋

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Feb 19

(1/3) The 2nd Genome Curation Workshop continues! Today, participants explored Merian elements and chromosome evolution in #Lepidoptera in a fantastic talk by @charlottewright.bsky.social More info below 👇🦋

Participants of the workshop during Charlotte's presentation. Many screens show Hi-C maps being curated in real time.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Feb 17

(2/3) The ongoing Genome Curation Workshop at @sangerinstitute.bsky.social is training 17 researchers on how to manually curate #Lepidoptera genomes 🦋 During the 2-week course, participants will gain skills for refining real genome assemblies using Hi-C maps 🧬👩🏽‍💻

Participants of the workshop attending a talk on genome curation best-practices

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Feb 17

(1/3) What is genome curation and why does it matter? 🧬 Manual curation is the final step after genome assembly and is essential for producing high-quality, chromosome-level #genomes. This finishing step ensures accuracy before genomes are released for #research use. 👇🏽

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Feb 16

📢 Today marks the start of the 2nd Genome Curation Workshop, organised by #10kLepGenomes and @projectpsyche.bsky.social From Feb 16–27, seventeen participants will learn how to interpret and edit Hi-C maps alongside senior curators at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social Stay tuned for updates! 🦋🧬

Participants attending a talk on day one of the 2nd Genome Curation Workshop (Cambridge, Wellcome Sanger Institute, Feb 16-17). The screen shows an image of Phalera bucephala alongside information about its genome.

Mark Blaxter giving a talk during day one of the 2nd Genome Curation Workshop (Feb 16-27, Wellcome Sanger Institute, Cambridge).

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Nov 28

🎉 #Barcoding results from specimens collected in the Mals field-workshop are in — thank you Marko Mutanen! 🧬We confirmed IDs of tricky specimens (mostly microleps), adding 43 new species to @projectpsyche.bsky.social and identifying 14 that need recollection. Thanks to all who took part!

The hand of a researcher holding one of the grids containing samples for barcoding. Photo credits: Alena Sucháčková.

View of the stunning landscape in Mals (Italy), where the first field campaign of CA 10kLepGenomes was conducted this summer. Photo credits: Alena Sucháčková.

Moths resting over one of the UV-light traps set during the samplings conducted in Mals for the first field campaign of CA 10kLepGenomes (July 2025). Photo credits: Alena Sucháčková.

10kLepGenomes@10klepgenomes· Nov 17

(2/4) ❓ What are #STSMs? They’re an initiative to foster scientific collaboration across Europe by funding research visits to labs abroad. The call aims to support researchers and build partnerships to advance the goals of the 10KLepGenomes COST Action for #Lepidoptera research 🦋