Conclusion
We determined the whole genome sequence of S. ricini . The gene
repertoire of S. ricini was not so distinct from other
lepidopteran species, but some ortholog groups, such as choriongenes, and sericin genes, seemed to evolve specifically inS. ricini . The quality of the genome assembly met the criteria
which forward genetic analysis is applicable, thus we successfully
identified the responsible chromosomes for the certain traits. Now, we
are anticipating that this report has paved the way for ‘forward
genetics of wild silkmoth.’