High-coverage short read sequencing of Aeshna viridis for inbreeding studies

The goal of this study is to investigate population structure, demographic history, and inbreeding levels in Danish populations of the green hawker dragonfly (Aeshna viridis), a species of conservation concern in Northern Europe. As the first population genomics study in odonates, this work provides a genomic baseline for monitoring genetic diversity and informs conservation strategies, including the potential for assisted migration between divergent populations. The study highlights the broader relevance of genomic tools for understanding and managing invertebrate species facing environmental change.