# First record of the complete mitochondrial genome of Streblote castanea (Swinhoe, 1892) (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae)

## TL;DR

This paper presents the first complete mitochondrial genome of Streblote castanea, a key pest in tropical mangroves, offering insights for ecological and pest management studies.

## Contribution

The first complete mitogenome of Streblote castanea is sequenced, filling a critical genomic data gap for Lasiocampidae moths.

## Key findings

- The mitogenome is 15,400 bp long with 13 PCGs, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes, and an A + T-rich control region.
- The total AT content is 78.6%, providing a baseline for future taxonomic and population studies.
- The data supports targeted biocontrol strategies in mangrove ecosystems.

## Abstract

This study reports the first complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of Streblote castanea (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae), a keystone pest of tropical mangrove ecosystems. The mitogenome, spanning 15,400 bp, comprises 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, two rRNA genes, and an A + T-rich control region, with a total AT content of 78.6%. This assembly addresses the critical genomic data gap for Streblote (Hübner, 1820) and Lasiocampidae, providing foundational insights for taxonomic revision, population dynamics tracing, and targeted biocontrol strategies in ecologically fragile mangrove habitats.