First record of the complete mitochondrial genome of <i>Streblote castanea</i> (Swinhoe, 1892) (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae)

This study reports the first complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of <i>Streblote castanea</i> (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae), a keystone pest of tropical mangrove ecosystems. The mitogenome, spanning 15,400 bp, comprises 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, two rRNA genes, and an A + T-rich control region, with a total AT content of 78.6%. This assembly addresses the critical genomic data gap for <i>Streblote</i> (Hübner, 1820) and Lasiocampidae, providing foundational insights for taxonomic revision, population dynamics tracing, and targeted biocontrol strategies in ecologically fragile mangrove habitats.