Molecular identification and phylogenetic analysis of edible insects traded on Chinese online marketplaces  ???????,
Edible insects have become increasingly popular in China as sustainable food and feed resources. However, product labeling on e-commerce platforms is often inconsistent or misleading, making species identification difficult. In this study, we collected insect samples from major Chinese online marketplaces and performed DNA barcoding based on the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I (COI) gene. Molecular identification and phylogenetic analyses were conducted to verify the species authenticity and explore the genetic diversity of traded edible insects. The results provide molecular evidence for species traceability and contribute to improving labeling accuracy and food safety in the edible insect industry.