DNA from exuviae

[Alec McClay]

Has anyone successfully extracted usable DNA for taxonomic purposes from
insect exuviae (cast larval or pupal skins)? If so I would be grateful for
references or protocols.

Alec McClay
Research Scientist, Biological Control of Weeds

alec at arc.ab.ca           Alberta Research Council
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