Complete mitochondrial genome sequence for the <i>Thrips hawaiiensis</i> (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)

Abstract

<i>Thrips hawaiiensis</i> (Morgan) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a common Thysanoptera insect widely distributed in Asia and the Pacific, it damages various plants. In this study the complete mitochondrial genome of <i>T. hawaiiensis</i> was sequenced and characterized by using next-generation sequencing technique. The total length of the complete genome is 15,357 bp and A + T content of 77.8% (GeneBank accession No. MW582621). The <i>T. hawaiiensis</i> mitochondrial genome consists of 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 2 ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs) and 2 non-coding control regions (Dloop region). According to previous studies, only a few complete mitochondrial genomes from Order Thysanoptera have been reported. Thus, <i>T. hawaiiensis</i> complete mitochondrial genome sequence reported will provide molecular information for mitochondrial genome research on Thysanoptera.