The genome sequence of the Sulphur Tubic, Esperia sulphurella (Fabricius, 1775)

We present a genome assembly from an individual male Esperia sulphurella (the Sulphur Tubic; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Oecophoridae). The genome sequence is 453.2 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 30 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the assembled Z sex chromosome. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled and is 16.2 kilobases in length

The genome sequence of the broad-bordered yellow underwing, Noctua fimbriata (Schreber, 1759)

We present a genome assembly from an individual female Noctua fimbriata (the broad-bordered yellow underwing; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Noctuidae). The genome sequence is 574 megabases in span. The complete assembly is scaffolded into 32 chromosomal pseudomolecules, with the W and Z sex chromosomes assembled

The genome sequence of the Oak Rustic, Dryobota labecula (Esper, 1788)

We present a genome assembly from an individual female Dryobota labecula (the Oak Rustic; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Noctuidae). The genome sequence is 767.0 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 32 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the W and Z sex chromosomes. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled and is 15.38 kilobases in length. Gene annotation of this assembly on Ensembl identified 18,924 protein coding genes

The genome sequence of the Pinion-spotted Pug, Eupithecia insigniata (Hübner, 1790)

We present a genome assembly from an individual male Eupithecia insigniata (the Pinion-spotted Pug; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Geometridae). The genome sequence is 438.1 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 31 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the Z sex chromosome. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled and is 15.52 kilobases in length

The genome sequence of the Large Nutmeg, Apamea anceps (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)

We present a genome assembly from an individual male Apamea anceps (the Large Nutmeg; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Noctuidae). The genome sequence is 615.8 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 31 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the Z sex chromosome. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled and is 16.43 kilobases in length

Reconstruction of the ancestral metazoan genome reveals an increase in genomic novelty

Understanding the emergence the Animal Kingdom is one of the major challenges of modern evolutionary biology. Many genomic changes took place along the evolutionary lineage that gave rise to the Metazoa. Recent research has revealed the role that co-option of old genes played during this transition, but the contribution of genomic novelty has not been fully assessed. Using extensive genome comparisons between metazoans and multiple outgroups we infer the minimal protein-coding genome of the first animal, in addition to other eukaryotic ancestors, and estimate the proportion of novelties in these ancient genomes. Contrary to the prevailing view, this uncovers an unprecedented increase in the extent of genomic novelty during the origin of metazoans, and identifies 25 groups of metazoan-specific genes that are essential across the Animal Kingdom. We argue that internal genomic changes were as important as external factors in the emergence of animals

The genome sequence of the swallow prominent, Pheosia tremula (Clerck, 1759)

We present a genome assembly from an individual male Pheosia tremula (the swallow prominent; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Notodontidae). The genome sequence is 290 megabases in span. The majority of the assembly, 99.94%, is scaffolded into 31 chromosomal pseudomolecules, with the Z sex chromosome assembled

The genome sequence of Vine’s Rustic moth, Hoplodrina ambigua (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)

We present a genome assembly from an individual female Hoplodrina ambigua (Vine’s Rustic; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Noctuidae). The genome sequence is 438.1 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 32 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the Z and W sex chromosomes. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled and is 15.39 kilobases in length. Gene annotation of this assembly on Ensembl identified 18,878 protein coding genes

The genome sequence of the square-spot rustic, Xestia xanthographa (Schiffermuller, 1775)

We present a genome assembly from an individual male Xestia xanthographa (the square-spot rustic; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Noctuidae). The genome sequence is 934 megabases in span. The majority of the assembly (99.94%) is scaffolded into 31 chromosomal pseudomolecules, with the Z sex chromosome assembled

The genome sequence of the Seraphim, Lobophora halterata (Hufnagel, 1767)

We present a genome assembly from an individual female Lobophora halterata (the Seraphim; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Geometridae). The genome sequence is 315 megabases in span. The complete assembly is scaffolded into 32 chromosomal pseudomolecules with the Z and W sex chromosomes assembled. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled and is 15.7 kilobases in length