The complete mitochondrial genome of <i>Ischiodon scutellaris</i> (Diptera: Syrphidae: Syrphinae)

This study reports the first complete mitochondrial genome of <i>Ischiodon scutellaris</i>. The mitochondrial genome is 15,815 bp in length, with an A + T content of 80.7%. The genome contains 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNAs, 2 rRNAs, and a control region. All PCGs initiate with ATN (G/C/T), except <i>COX1</i>and <i>ND1</i>(TTG). Three PCGs (<i>COX1</i>, <i>ATP6</i>, <i>ND5</i>) terminate with an incomplete T stop codon. Phylogenetic analysis based on 13 PCG sequences using maximum likelihood revealed that <i>I. scutellaris</i> forms a sister clade with <i>Scaeva affinis</i> and clusters closely with multiple Eupeodes species. This study advances understanding of syrphid mitochondrial genomics and evolutionary relationships.