The Non-Model Insect
Sequence Database
A specialized resource for researchers exploring the extraordinary diversity of insects beyond standard laboratory models.
A centralized, curated platform for accessing protein and nucleotide sequence data for non-model insect species — built to bridge the data gap that researchers face daily.
While Drosophila melanogaster enjoys rich annotation, researchers working on other species confront fragmented, difficult-to-access data. We change that.
Our database aggregates sequences from public repositories — primarily NCBI — with a focus on under-represented insect orders. All data is carefully curated to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency. We prioritize species with limited existing genomic resources, making your research more accessible than ever before.
If you use this database in your research, please cite our publication: Arya, S.K. (2026). InsectDB: A Curated Sequence Database and Web-Based BLAST Tool for Non-Model Insects. Database (Oxford). Under review. Available at: https://www.nonmodelinsectseq.com
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