Databases

The Heliconius melpomene genome and many other lepidopteran genomes are available on  LepBase, as well as at ENSEMBL. LepBase is supported by a grant from the BBSRC awarded to us with Mark Blaxter.

Specimen database:
Earthcape specimen and lab database

This database is used to keep track of specimens and crosses in the lab. If you don’t have an account you can see data with the Username ‘Anonymous’ (no password needed). If you want to find specimens associated with a publication please navigate to ‘Record Sets’ and look for the relevant title.

We are creating a FAQ page on how to use Earthcape

Genome database:
LEPBASE genome browser

This genome browser and BLAST server has been established in collaboration with Mark Blaxter in Edinburgh and hosts all Lepidoptera genomes