PRJNA553565
Leptinotarsa decemlineata - mRNA sequencing for investigation of diapause/non-diapause
The Colorado Potato Beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata, is a widespread agricultural pest. It overwinters as a diapausing adult, which is an uncommon life stage in diapausing species. Our objective is to identify genes associated with commitment to diapause by comparing gene expression in species reared under the same conditions that emerge as non-diapausing reproductive adults and diapausing adults.