Characterization of microsatellite loci for the stingless bee Scaura latitarsis (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Meliponini)

Author(s)

Francisco, Flavio O. ^[1] ; Domingues-Yamada, Alayne M. T. ^[1] ; Goncalves, Paulo Henrique P. ^[1] ; Brito, Rute M. ^{[1, 2]} ; Pioker, Fabiana C. ^[3] ; Mateus, Sidnei ^[4] ; Arias, Maria C. ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Genet & Biol Evolut, Inst Biociencias, BR-05508090 Sao Paulo - Brazil

^[2] Univ Fed Uberlandia, Inst Genet & Bioquim, BR-38400902 Uberlandia, MG - Brazil

^[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Ecol, Inst Biociencias, BR-05508090 Sao Paulo - Brazil

^[4] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Biol, Fac Filosofia Ciencias & Letras Ribeirao Preto, BR-14040901 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: JOURNAL OF HYMENOPTERA RESEARCH; v. 30, p. 7-11, 2013.
• Web of Science Citations: 0

Abstract

Seven microsatellite loci were isolated and characterized from a microsatellite enriched genomic library for the stingless bee Scaura latitarsis. Primers were tested in 12 individuals. The number of alleles per locus ranged from 3 to 6 (mean = 4.29) and observed heterozygosity ranged from 0.00 to 0.75 (mean = 0.40). Cross-species tests showed successful amplification for Scaura atlantica, Scaura longula, Scaura tenuis, Schwarzula timida, Schwarziana quadripunctata, Plebeia droryana, and Plebeia remota. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 08/08546-4 - Genetic structure of island and mainland populations of bees from Atlantic Forest
• Grantee: Flávio de Oliveira Francisco
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
• FAPESP's process: 04/15801-0 - Biodiversity and sustainable use of pollinators, with emphasis on Meliponini bees
• Grantee: Vera Lucia Imperatriz-Fonseca
• Support Opportunities: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants