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@ebpgenome.bsky.socialSep 8, 2026, 7:24 PM

🐝 More than 1 million insect species have been described. Millions more may still be out there.

Now imagine trying to sequence them. 🧬

From tiny amounts of DNA to wildly different genomes, insects present some of biodiversity genomics’ biggest challenges.

#EarthBioGenomeProject #Insects #Genomics

A collage of diverse insects arranged around the text, “Unlocking the Genomes of Earth’s Most Diverse Animals.” The insects include beetles, moths, butterflies, bees, ants, grasshoppers, stick insects, and other species, illustrating the extraordinary diversity of insects.World map surrounded by photographs of insects from different regions. Text reads, “More than 1 million insect species have been described. Millions more may remain undiscovered. And each represents a genome we have yet to explore.”
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