# Complete mitochondrial genome of Rhaphidophora duxiu (Orthoptera: Rhaphidophoridae: Rhaphidophorinae)

## TL;DR

This paper reports the full mitochondrial genome of the Chinese species Rhaphidophora duxiu, which is similar to another species in the same genus.

## Contribution

The study provides the first complete mitochondrial genome for Rhaphidophora duxiu and compares it to a related species.

## Key findings

- The mitochondrial genome is 15,898 bp long and has an AT-rich composition of 75.3%.
- It contains 13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNA genes, and 22 tRNA genes.
- The gene content is identical to that of Rhaphidophora quadrispina.

## Abstract

We present the complete mitochondrial genome of Rhaphidophora duxiu from China. The mitogenome of R. duxiu is circular, AT-rich (75.3%), and 15,898 bp in length. It comprises 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, and 22 transfer RNA genes. It is identical in gene content to Rhaphidophora quadrispina.