A scientific note on the association of black fungus beetles (Alphitobius laevigatus, Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) with Eastern honey bee colonies (Apis cerana)

Maitip, Jakkrawut; Zhang, Xuan; Tan, Ken; Thái, Phạm Hồng; Nabozhenko, M.V.; Kirejtshuk, Alexander G.; Chantawannakul, Panuwan; Neumann, Peter

doi:10.1007/s13592-016-0471-5

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“…laevigatus from Al. diaperinus were recently published by Maitip et al (2016). In order to assist future molecular identifications, we provide the 658-base-pair DNA barcode sequence for Platybolium alvearium for the first time (Appendix 1; <dx.doi.org/10.5883/DS-PLATYBOL>).…”

Section: Platybolium Alveariummentioning

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“…Al. laevigatus occurred in over half of the colonies they sampled but caused no noticeable damage to them (Maitip et al 2016).…”

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“…diaperinus can act as a reservoir of bee diseases and thus this species may be of concern to beekeepers. Furthermore, Maitip et al (2016) described occurrences of the black fungus beetle, Alphitobius laevigatus Fabricius (Tenebrionidae), in Vietnam and China. Al.…”

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Prevalence and behavioral bioassays of Platybolium alvearium (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in colonies of honeybees (Apis: Hymenoptera: Apidae) in northern Vietnam

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Platybolium alvearium beetles occur in hives occupied by colonies of Apis cerana in Asia. We quantified beetle abundance in 180 A. cerana and 30 Apis mellifera hives and made behavioral observations in northern Vietnam. Although sometimes common, the beetles were uncommon in A. cerana hives (n = 180) during hive inspections in May/June 2015. In contrast, none were observed in A. mellifera hives. Beetle abundance was greater in more populous A. cerana colonies, a pattern atypical in previous studies of other honeybee associates (i.e., Aethina tumida). A. cerana worker bees did not react to adult beetles upon contact within their colonies. In bioassays, individual beetles preferred (i) comb of endemic A. cerana over comb of introduced A. mellifera and (ii) A. cerana beeswax over paraffin. Our results suggest that P. alvearium beetles are moderately integrated commensals of A. cerana that do not harm their host colonies in Vietnam.

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Section: Platybolium Alveariummentioning

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“…Al. laevigatus occurred in over half of the colonies they sampled but caused no noticeable damage to them (Maitip et al 2016).…”

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Prevalence and behavioral bioassays of Platybolium alvearium (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in colonies of honeybees (Apis: Hymenoptera: Apidae) in northern Vietnam

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“…The puncture rows on the top of the elytra do not change into furrows (Fox and Bayona, 1968). Distributed in Belgium, Great Britain, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Madeira, Malta, Norway, Poland, Sicily, Slovakia, Sweden, but occurs rarely (Maitip et al, 2016). Can be found throughout Ukraine in stored grain and flour.…”

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Current Problems of Agrarian Industry in Ukraine

Zazharska¹

2019

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The monograph is presented in four parts. The first part is devoted to the experimental and theoretical substantiation of the criteria for safety and quality assessment of goat's milk. Parameters of subclinical mastitis in goats, comparison of methods efficiency for determination of somatic cell count in goat milk, monitoring studies of goat's and cow's milk in France and Ukraine, effect of exogenous and endogenous factors on the quality and safety of goat milk are described. The second and third parts are devoted to Coleoptera pests of stored food supplies and field crops. The forth part includes characteristics of Poaceae family members in the steppe zone of Ukraine as the main objects of farm animals feeding. Ecological characteristics of the species according to the Belgard Ekomorph System and their geographical analysis were presented. Sozological and feeding value of the species were described. Subscribe to print 30/07/2019. Format 60×90 1 ⁄ 16. Offset Paper. Garinitura Minion Pro 12. Edition of 500 copies.

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“…ARTICLE similar in shape and size (Ellis, Graham, & Mortensen, 2013) though these are generally less active. Since very similar looking beetle larvae may also be found in hives (Maitip et al, 2017), identification by a taxonomist or PCR (Ouessou Idrissou et al, 2018) is required for positive identification of SHB larvae.…”

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How to Catch a Small Beetle: Top Tips for Visually Screening Honey Bee Colonies for Small Hive Beetles

Cornelissen

Neumann

2018

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A scientific note on the association of black fungus beetles (Alphitobius laevigatus, Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) with Eastern honey bee colonies (Apis cerana)

Cited by 7 publications

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Prevalence and behavioral bioassays of Platybolium alvearium (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in colonies of honeybees (Apis: Hymenoptera: Apidae) in northern Vietnam

Prevalence and behavioral bioassays of Platybolium alvearium (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in colonies of honeybees (Apis: Hymenoptera: Apidae) in northern Vietnam

Current Problems of Agrarian Industry in Ukraine

How to Catch a Small Beetle: Top Tips for Visually Screening Honey Bee Colonies for Small Hive Beetles

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