Data from: Known knowns, known unknowns, unknown unknowns and unknown knowns in DNA barcoding: a comment on Dowton et al.

In a recent commentary, Dowton et al. (2014) propose a framework for
"next-generation" DNA barcoding, whereby multi-locus datasets
are coupled with coalescent-based species delimitation methods to make
specimen identifications. They claim single-locus DNA barcoding is
outdated, and a multilocus approach superior, with their assertions
supported by an analysis of 33 species of Sarcophaga flesh flies. Here, we
reanalyse their data and show that a standard DNA barcode analysis is in
fact capable of identifying 99.8% (all but one) of their Sarcophaga
specimens, and that their conclusions misrepresent their data. We also
discuss the benefits and drawbacks to their vision of "next-gen"
barcoding.