Chris D. Jiggins

A shared molecular target but distinct genetic routes to diamide resistance in Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

The paper investigates resistance to diamide insecticides in Helicoverpa armigera, finding distinct genetic routes for chlorantraniliprole and flubendiamide resistance despite sharing the same molecular target.

Toxin structure shapes palatability in a chemically defended butterfly

The paper tests if toxin structure affects palatability in Heliconius sara larvae, finding cyclopentenyl cyanogenic glucosides are more deterrent than aliphatic ones in predator assays.

Disentangling local adaptation and phenotypic plasticity in traits associated with altitude and temperature in widespread tropical butterflies

This study investigates genetic and environmental influences on traits related to altitude and temperature in two tropical butterfly species, finding evidence of local adaptation and phenotypic plasticity.

Adaptation in the eye and brain contributes to species divergence in visual perception in Heliconius butterflies

This study shows how visual system adaptation in Heliconius butterflies leads to species divergence in perception and behavior due to ecological pressures.

Genetically informed distribution models refine predictions for the overwintering range of Helicoverpa armigera in North America

This paper develops a genetically informed species distribution model to predict the overwintering range of Helicoverpa armigera in North America, finding that a cold-adapted allele may significantly expand its potential range.

Independent major-effect loci and limited trait associations characterise warning colour variation across sexes and life stages in the wood tiger moth (Arctia plantaginis)

The paper investigates the genetic basis of warning color variation in wood tiger moths, finding independent loci for male, female, and larval coloration with limited trait associations.

Cryptic diversity and impacts of domestication in the Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens)

The paper analyzes whole genome sequences of Black Soldier Fly populations to reveal cryptic genetic diversity and the impacts of domestication on genetic variation.

The collision of two genomes threatens global food security

The paper studies hybridization between native and invasive Helicoverpa moths in Brazil, showing rapid adaptive introgression of pesticide resistance genes with implications for global food security.

Genomics of Neotropical biodiversity indicators: two butterfly radiations with rampant chromosomal rearrangements and hybridisation

This study examines two Neotropical butterfly radiations, revealing high rates of hybridization and chromosomal rearrangements as drivers of diversification.

Genetic parallelism underpins convergent mimicry coloration across Lepidoptera

This study identifies shared genetic mechanisms underlying convergent mimicry coloration in Lepidoptera, showing that non-coding regions near ivory and optix genes are consistently associated with color pattern switches across distantly related species.

Gene loss associated with plasticity-first evolution in Heliconius butterflies

The paper traces the evolution of cyanogenic glucoside biosynthesis in Heliconius butterflies, showing gene loss and duplication linked to plasticity-first evolution and specialization in sequestration.

Functional analysis of gene family evolution demonstrates expansion of digestive, immunity and olfactory functions in the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) lineage

The paper analyzes gene family expansions in black soldier flies to identify functional adaptations linked to their ecological success.

Caterpillar counter-adaptations to hooked trichomes: does the coevolutionary arms race continue?

This study examines how Heliconiini caterpillars adapt to hooked trichomes on Passiflora adenopoda leaves, finding that some species have thicker, more puncture-resistant cuticles and post-ingestive adaptations.

Repeatable phenotypic but not genetic response to selection on body size in the black soldier fly

The paper selects for large body size in black soldier flies and finds repeatable phenotypic but not genetic responses, highlighting high genetic redundancy in polygenic traits.

The Hypolimnas misippus genome supports a common origin of the W chromosome in Lepidoptera

The paper presents genome assemblies of two Hypolimnas species and analyzes the evolution of W chromosomes in Lepidoptera, suggesting a common origin despite conflicting hypotheses.

The genetic architecture of resistance to flubendiamide insecticides in Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

This study identifies genetic loci associated with flubendiamide resistance in Helicoverpa armigera using GWAS and QTL mapping, revealing an oligogenic architecture and potential molecular markers for resistance monitoring.

A butterfly pan-genome reveals a large amount of structural variation underlies the evolution of chromatin accessibility

The paper characterizes structural variation in Heliconius butterfly genomes and links it to chromatin accessibility and cis-regulatory elements.

A macromutation eliminates colour patterning in captive butterflies

The paper identifies a 78kb deletion at the cortex locus as the genetic basis of the ivory mutant phenotype in captive Heliconius butterflies, which is absent in wild populations.

A high-quality, chromosome-level genome assembly of the Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens L.)

The paper presents a high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly of the Black Soldier Fly and identifies genomic features and inbreeding patterns in a lab population.

A haplotype-resolved, de novo genome assembly for the wood tiger moth (Arctia plantaginis) through trio binning

The paper presents a haplotype-resolved genome assembly for the wood tiger moth using trio binning, revealing population structure insights.

Patternize: An R Package For Quantifying Color Pattern Variation

patternize quantifies color pattern variation across organisms using image alignment and segmentation, enabling comparison and analysis through PCA and heatmaps.

Lepbase: the Lepidopteran genome database

Lepbase is a Tier 2 genomic database for Lepidoptera that provides tools for data access and analysis to support research on evolution, speciation, and pesticide resistance.

Male sex pheromone components in Heliconius butterflies released by the androconia affect female choice

The paper identifies male sex pheromone components in Heliconius butterflies and shows they influence female mate choice through specialized scales called androconia.

Major improvements to the Heliconius melpomene genome assembly used to confirm 10 chromosome fusion events in 6 million years of butterfly evolution

Speciation in Heliconius Butterflies: Minimal Contact Followed by Millions of Generations of Hybridisation

This study uses ABC to model gene flow between Heliconius melpomene and H. cydno, finding that hybridisation occurred for hundreds of thousands of years but not continuously since divergence.

Evaluating the use of ABBA-BABA statistics to locate introgressed loci

The paper evaluates ABBA-BABA statistics for identifying introgressed loci, finding that D is unreliable in small regions and proposing a modified statistic that performs better.

A field test for frequency-dependent selection on mimetic colour patterns in Heliconius butterflies

The paper tests frequency-dependent selection on mimetic color patterns in Heliconius butterflies by examining predation rates across different color morphs in various areas.