# The complete mitochondrial genome of Ceresium sinicum ornaticolle Pic, 1907 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)

## TL;DR

This paper reports the full mitochondrial genome of a pest beetle, Ceresium sinicum ornaticolle, offering genetic insights for pest control and evolutionary studies.

## Contribution

The study provides the first complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Ceresium sinicum ornaticolle.

## Key findings

- The mitochondrial genome is 15,817 bp long with a GC content of 27.8%.
- It contains 2 rRNA genes, 13 PCGs, and 22 tRNA genes.
- Phylogenetic analysis grouped C. sinicum ornaticolle with two other species.

## Abstract

Ceresium sinicum ornaticolle Pic, 1907 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) is one of the main pests of pomegranate and citrus trees. In this study, we described the complete mitochondrial genome of C. sinicum ornaticolle. The total length of the mitochondrial genome was 15,817 bp, and the entire content of GC was 27.8%. The genome encoded 2 ribosomal RNA genes (rRNAs), 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), and 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs). The phylogenetic tree showed that C. sinicum ornaticolle was clustered with Allotraeus orientalis and Zoodes fulguratus. These results will provide the genetic information for understanding the genetic evolution of C. sinicum ornaticolle and the insights to control cerambycid pests.