Molecular Phylogeny of Taeniapterini Flies with DNA Sequence Data

DNA molecular data from 32 taeniapterine fly species and 5 outgroup species were used to generate a phylogeny. The dataset comprises a total of 4705 base pairs from mitochondrial (12S, COI) and nuclear (wingless, CAD) genes, analyzed via maximum parsimony and Bayesian inference. It was created by Morgan D. Jackson and published in 2020.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct phylogenetic relationships among Taeniapterini genera using the 4705 bp DNA sequence alignment.
• Test the monophyly of the genus Taeniaptera based on mitochondrial and nuclear gene data.
• Analyze sequence evolution patterns across the mitochondrial 12S and COI genes compared to the nuclear wingless and CAD genes.
• Use the phylogenetic framework to inform taxonomic revisions, such as the resurrection of Mitromyia and Paragrallomyia genera.

Strengths

• Includes DNA sequence data for 32 taeniapterine species, representing 10 of 20 recognized New World genera.
• Combines data from four genetic loci: two mitochondrial (12S, COI) and two nuclear (wingless, CAD) genes.
• Phylogenetic analyses were conducted using two established methods: maximum parsimony and Bayesian inference.
• The dataset underpins specific taxonomic conclusions, including the non-monophyly of Taeniaptera and the resurrection of two genera.

Limitations

• The dataset is limited to 37 total species, which may not capture the full diversity of the Taeniapterini subfamily.
• No raw sequence files, columnar data, or sample metadata are provided in the description, limiting direct analytical use.
• Temporal and geographic coverage for the sampled specimens is not specified.

Provenance

Source

Dryad digital repository.

Collection Method

DNA extraction, amplification, and sequencing of mitochondrial and nuclear genes from collected fly specimens.

Freshness

Last updated in June 2020.

Geography

Focus on New World genera; specific collection locations not detailed.