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projectpsyche.bsky.social
(1/5)Thrilled to announce our paper on #ProjectPsyche is out! 🦋We describe how we’ve generated 1000+ high-quality genomes for European Lepidoptera, providing an unprecedented resource for biodiversity, conservation, and evolutionary research.
#Genomics #Biodiversity
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Project Psyche: reference genomes for all Lepidoptera in Europe
Project Psyche is a transnational initiative to generate and study chromosome-level reference genomes of all ~11 000 species of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) found in Europe. Here, we describe t...
www.cell.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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lepphylo.bsky.social
One of the most exciting projects I have ever been involved in: Project Psyche! Read all about our ambitions and aims. It's ground breaking stuff, just mind blowing and even surreal (27 years ago we did single genes for lep phylogenetics)! @projectpsyche.bsky.social
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Project Psyche: reference genomes for all Lepidoptera in Europe
Project Psyche is a transnational initiative to generate and study chromosome-level reference genomes of all ~11 000 species of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) found in Europe. Here, we describe t...
www.cell.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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charlottewright.bsky.social
Do you use genomic data to study Lepidoptera in Europe? Do you want to visit a lab to learn a new skill or build a new collaboration? If so, you should apply for a short term scientific mission! These are small grants to fund research exchanges as part of our Lep10K COST action. All info below!
10klepgenomes.bsky.social 10kLepGenomes @10klepgenomes.bsky.social · 21d
(1/4) 📣 Exciting news! 📣
The #10KLepGenomes COST Action has opened the second call for Short Term Scientific Missions #STSMs
Keep reading for all the details 👇
November 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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10klepgenomes.bsky.social
👇Check out this article about our work in the Italian Alps and Barcelona, where we’re studying moth and butterfly genomes as part of @projectpsyche.bsky.social ’s goal to sequence every species in Europe 🦋🧬

#10kLepGenomes #Genomics #Lepidoptera
spectrum.ieee.org IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · Nov 4
In July, our reporter traveled to the Italian Alps and to Barcelona, Spain, to observe researchers capturing moths and butterflies and then sequencing their genomes. It was all part of the most ambitious biology project ever: to sequence every species on Earth.
The Genome Revolution Takes Flight: Mapping the DNA of Europe’s Lepidoptera
An expedition in the Italian Alps unleashes advanced genome sequencing
spectrum.ieee.org
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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etkayapar.bsky.social
It is so nice to finally see the first paper of my PhD published! It was possible thanks to invaluable contributions of Andrea Chiocchio, @mariaheikkila.bsky.social, @jadrankarota.bsky.social, Lauri Kaila, and @lepphylo.bsky.social.
October 31, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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alenasuchackova.bsky.social
@10klepgenomes.bsky.social
is spending this week in beautiful Vinschgau valley in South Tyrol, collecting as many new species for @projectpsyche.bsky.social as possible!
July 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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10klepgenomes.bsky.social
First field trip of the #WG2 has come to an end! We will share some of the most relevant moments of this fantastic week! Stay tuned 🦋🧬
July 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
jadrankarota.bsky.social
Help us design and choose a new logo for the SEL! Send your entry to me by Fri 18 Jul (jpg, png, pdf). Voting will be open 25 Jul–15 Aug. Details on how to vote will follow.
July 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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waynemaddison.bsky.social
Mesquite 4.0 released! A major update — many new features, small and large (phylogenomics, visualizations, workflow management, &c). Check out the trailer video: www.mesquiteproject.org.

Come discuss in our new Google Group (groups.google.com/g/mesquite-project). @bembidion.bsky.social ‬🧪 #evolbio
The two Mesquite logos. At left, a mesquite tree leaf is against a black background. At right, a leaf is against a blue sky and sun.
June 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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chriswheat.bsky.social
🚨Postdoc opportunity🚨: LepEU postdoc: comparative population genomics of European scale adaptation in butterflies

2 year, full-time PD in my group, Stockholm Univ.

Applications assed on rolling basis, deadline: 23 August 2025. Planned start 1 Oct.

Details:
christopherwheatlab.wordpress.com
The aim of this proposal is to place population genomic insights into a comparative framework to gain fundamental insights into the determinants of evolutionary outcomes. The project will work within LepEU, the European Lepidopteran Population Genomics Consortium (https://lepeu.github.io/). LepEU provides access to field samples from European populations of diverse species. Chromosome-scale reference genomes are provided by Project Psyche (https://www.projectpsyche.org/). Networking during the postdoc will be facilitated by participation in the 10kLepGenomes COST Action (https://10klepgenomes.eu/). Existing datasets await analysis, while additional samples need DNA extraction and submission for sequencing. Functional validation capability (CRISPR/Cas9 gene manipulations) is also available to test emergent hypotheses of allele-to-phenotype impacts. Personal research interests of the postdoc will be important to determine the exact project, as the project has a generous sequencing budget. The successful applicant should have a PhD (obtained within 6 years of the application deadline) in a suitable subject area, such as evolutionary biology or population genomics. A strong interest in population genomics, local adaptation, comparative analyses, and experience working with genomic-scale data is essential. The candidate must have a documented publication record demonstrating relevant skills. Experience working with bioinformatic pipelines (e.g., Snakemake), or working with butterflies is welcome but not essential. The net salary is 28,000 SEK/month (~2,430 Euro, not subject to Swedish income tax) and comes directly from the Carl-Trygger Foundation stipend, which is paid out directly to the postdoc. Only PhD candidates acquired outside of the host department can apply. Currently, the lab of Prof. Wheat consists of 3 postdoctoral researchers, while the Dept. of Zoology provides a vibrant and excellent research environment of active, dynamic researchers. Applications should include: i) a succinct description of research interests and experience, detailing your contribution to any relevant publications (max 1 page), ii) why you are the ideal candidate for this position in the lab (max 1 page); iii) a CV including a list of publications, and iv) the name and contact information of two personal references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline of 23 August 2025. The project is planned to start on 1 October, but flexibility in the starting date can be provided for a suitable candidate. Please contact Prof. Wheat for additional information.
June 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
jadrankarota.bsky.social
Registration for the upcoming SEL congress extended until Jun 15! If you experience problems with the registration form, please reach out to the congress organiser, Zdeněk Fric (fric@entu.cas.cz) and he'll happily sort it out.

Looking forward to seeing you in August!
sel.entu.cas.cz/registration...
Registration – Svatý Jan pod Skalou, August 18-23, 2025
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June 9, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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10klepgenomes.bsky.social
👩🏾‍💻 It’s finally here! 👩🏾‍💻

We’re excited to announce the launch of our official website for Cost Action 10kLepGenomes: www.10klepgenomes.eu 🦋

We invite you to explore and stay updated with our progress in Lepidoptera genomics! 🧬

#10kLepGenomes #Lepidoptera #Genomics
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June 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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soceurlep.bsky.social
Will you join us for this year's SEL congress in the Czech village of Svatý Jan pod Skalou, just outside of Prague? We will have the week from 18 to 23 August together to meet up, share experiences, make new friends, and listen to exciting presentations. You can register here: sel.entu.cas.cz
The monastery in Svatý Jan pod Skalou, the vanue of this year's congress. Karlstejn castle
May 3, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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ymilesz.bsky.social
Our global phylogeny of Eurytomidae is now published in Systematic Entomology @respublications.bsky.social

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April 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM
jadrankarota.bsky.social
Come and join fellow lepidopterists at the 24th European Congress of Lepidopterology in the Czech Republic August 18-23, 2025! Abstract submission deadline April 30, registration deadline May 31. See you :-) sel.entu.cas.cz/important-da...
Important dates – Svatý Jan pod Skalou, August 18-23, 2025
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April 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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projectpsyche.bsky.social
(1/4) In its first year, #ProjectPsyche has engaged with the research community by creating networks with experts in moths and butterflies 🦋 Members of the project have also trained the research community in #GenomeCuration, a key step in the generation of genomes 🧬
March 20, 2025 at 7:43 AM
jadrankarota.bsky.social
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A cosmopolitan invader – Choreutis sexfasciella (Lepidoptera, Choreutidae) – in Cyprus: first record, molecular characterization, and a reared parasitoid
The Banyan Leaf Skeletonizer moth, Choreutis sexfasciella (Sauber, 1902) (Lepidoptera: Choreutidae), is reported from Cyprus for the first time from Ficus microcarpa L.fil. and F. benjamina L. trees i...
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February 21, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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lepphylo.bsky.social
A postdoc opportunity to work on Noctuidae (Lepidoptera) functional genomics with me, @jadrankarota.bsky.social and @chriswheat.bsky.social in Lund, Sweden. We aim to leverage the amazing amount of data being generated by @projectpsyche.bsky.social and DToL projects.
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Postdoctoral fellow in Noctuidae functional genomics
Subject description The project will use a comparative functional genomes approach to study a species-rich group of moths, Noctuidae (Lepidoptera). Noctuidae have both a huge negative and positive imp
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February 6, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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andybugguy.bsky.social
Move along now... There's nothing to see here... Just a couple of jumping spiders... nothing special...

(Mating pair of Gemmed Satyrs, Cyllopsis gemma)

Levy County, Florida, USA
Two brown butterflies with red and silver markings on the ventral hindwings that resemble jumping spiders.
December 17, 2024 at 5:26 PM
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gkergoat.bsky.social
There's still time to apply to join our team at #Systematic_Entomology as co-Editor-in-Chief

Importantly it is a #Society_Journal & @royentsoc.bsky.social is truly an awesome and welcoming society!

📆Extended deadline: Dec 6

royensoc.co.uk/opportunitie...

#Entomology #systematics #phylogenetics
November 29, 2024 at 5:38 AM
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fishcongen.bsky.social
A permanent molecular ecology lab coordinator position in Helsinki! Come and work with a bunch of groups (including mine) working on various topics in ecology and evolution. English is the working language of the lab. Finland is the happiest country in the world 😀
jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki...
Laboratory Coordinator for the Laboratory of Molecular Ecology and Systematics
Laboratory Coordinator for the Laboratory of Molecular Ecology and Systematics
jobs.helsinki.fi
November 28, 2024 at 7:44 AM