# Complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Leucoptera malifoliella (Lepidoptera: Lyonetiidae)

## TL;DR

This paper reports the full mitochondrial genome of a moth species and helps clarify evolutionary relationships within a group of moths.

## Contribution

The study provides the first complete mitochondrial genome sequence for Leucoptera malifoliella and clarifies phylogenetic relationships in Yponomeutoidea.

## Key findings

- The mitochondrial genome is 15,214 bp long with 37 typical genes and a control region.
- Phylogenetic analysis supports monophyly of Yponomeutoidea families with inferred relationships.
- The genome has a positive AT skew and gene order similar to other lepidopterans.

## Abstract

In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of Leucoptera malifoliella (Costa, 1836) (Lepidoptera: Lyonetiidae) was sequenced and annotated. The genome is 15,214 bp in size, comprises 37 typical genes and a control region, and shows a positive AT skew. The gene content and order are similar to those of other lepidopterans. Phylogenetic analysis confirmed that families within Yponomeutoidea are monophyletic. The relationships among families are inferred as (Praydidae + Attevidae) + (Lyonetiidae + (Scythropiidae + Plutellidae)). This research improves our understanding of the relationships among major Yponomeutoidea lineages.