A scientific note on the association of Haptoncus luteolus (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) with colonies of multiple stingless bee species

Krishnan, Kumara Thevan; Neumann, Peter; Ahmad, Abu Hassan; Pimid, Marcela

doi:10.1007/s13592-014-0312-3

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“…The Nitidulid Haptoncus luteolus therefore represents a novel degree of beetle association with social bee colonies (see Ellis et al 2008), because it apparently can pupate within colonies after feeding on pollen, thereby separating this species from the previously reported cases (Krishnan et al 2015). Preliminary observations suggest that heavy infestations with H. luteolus may cause colony collapse in the stingless bee Tetragonula laeviceps (Krishnan et al 2015). Comparative studies with those other beetles (e.g.…”

Section: Beetles In Colonies Other Thanmentioning

confidence: 93%

“…A. tumida A number of other beetle species can be associated to a varying degree with social bee colonies (Hepburn and Radloff 1998;Ellis et al 2008;Atkinson and Ellis 2011;Krishnan et al 2015) and may range from harmless associates (e.g. Cychramus luteus , Coleoptera: Nitidulidae, Neumann and Ritter 2004) to damaging parasites (e.g.…”

Section: Beetles In Colonies Other Thanmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Quo vadis Aethina tumida? Biology and control of small hive beetles

Pettis²,

2016

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Small hive beetles (SHBs) are generalists native to sub-Saharan Africa and reproduce in association with honeybees, bumblebees, stingless bees, fruits and meat. The SHB has recently become an invasive species, and introductions have been recorded from America, Australia, Europe and Asia since 1996. While SHBs are usually considered a minor pest in Africa, they can cause significant damage to social bee colonies in their new ranges. Potential reasons for differential impact include differences in bee behaviour, climate and release from natural enemies. Here, we provide an overview on biology, distribution, pest status, diagnosis, control and prevention to foster adequate mitigation and stimulate future research. SHBs have become a global threat to both apiculture and wild bee populations, but our knowledge of this pest is still limited, creating demand for more research in all areas of its biology. Apis mellifera / Aethina tumida / bees / invasive species / small hive beetle

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Section: Beetles In Colonies Other Thanmentioning

confidence: 93%

Section: Beetles In Colonies Other Thanmentioning

confidence: 99%

Quo vadis Aethina tumida? Biology and control of small hive beetles

Pettis²,

2016

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“…Besides biotic factors, abiotic factors may also contribute to the invasion success of SHBs. In contrast to other beetles, which can complete an entire life cycle within host colonies (Krishnan, Neumann, Ahmad, & Pimid, 2015), SHBs have to pupate in the soil to complete their life cycle (Ellis, Hepburn, Luckman, & Elzen, 2004;Lundie, 1940). SHB pupation success (survival rate) and the duration of pupation are governed by soil humidity and temperature (Akinwande & Neumann, 2018;Bernier, Fournier, & Giovenazzo, 2014;Ellis et al, 2004;Meikle & Diaz, 2012;Meikle & Patt, 2011).…”

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Global warming promotes biological invasion of a honey bee pest

Cornelissen

Neumann

Schweiger

2019

Global Change Biology

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Climate change and biological invasions are two major global environmental challenges. Both may interact, e.g. via altered impact and distribution of invasive alien species. Even though invasive species play a key role for compromising the health of honey bees, the impact of climate change on the severity of such species is still unknown. The small hive beetle (SHB, Aethina tumida, Murray) is a parasite of honey bee colonies. It is endemic to sub‐Saharan Africa and has established populations on all continents except Antarctica. Since SHBs pupate in soil, pupation performance is governed foremost by two abiotic factors, soil temperature and moisture, which will be affected by climate change. Here, we investigated SHB invasion risk globally under current and future climate scenarios. We modelled survival and development time during pupation (=pupal performance) in response to soil temperature and soil moisture using published and novel experimental data. Presence data on SHB distribution were used for model validation. We then linked the model with global soil data in order to classify areas (resolution: 10 arcmin; i.e. 18.6 km at the equator) as unsuitable, marginal and suitable for SHB pupation performance. Under the current climate, the results show that many areas globally yet uninvaded are actually suitable, suggesting considerable SHB invasion risk. Future scenarios of global warming project a vehement increase in climatic suitability for SHB and corresponding potential for invasion, especially in the temperate regions of the Northern hemisphere, thereby creating demand for enhanced and adapted mitigation and management. Our analysis shows, for the first time, effects of global warming on a honey bee pest and will help areas at risk to prepare adequately. In conclusion, this is a clear case for global warming promoting biological invasion of a pest species with severe potential to harm important pollinator species globally.

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“…(Genus present) No, Exotic Epuraea corticina Erichson (Nitidulidae) Shelter/food 69 7 (2) No, Exotic. (Genus present) No, Exotic Epuraea (Haptoncus) luteola (Erichson) (Nitidulidae) Potential beehive pest 73 1 (0) No, Exotic. (Species occurs on Christmas Island) No, Exotic Glischrochilus fasciatus Olivier (Nitidulidae) Shelter/food 69 10 (10) No, Exotic No, Exotic Lobiopa insularis (Laporte) (Nitidulidae) Shelter/food 69 – 71 Genus: 2 (2) No, Exotic No, Exotic Urophorus humeralis (Fabricius) (Nitidulidae) Accidental 70 , 71 , 74 3 (1) Yes, Cosmopolitan Yes, Cosmopolitan Cryptophagus hexagonalis Tournier (Cryptophagidae) Breeds in hives, benign 53 Genus: 213 (184) No, Exotic.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Molecular detection of small hive beetle Aethina tumida Murray (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae): DNA barcoding and development of a real-time PCR assay

Waite

Fan

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Small hive beetle (SHB), Aethina tumida can feed on honey, pollen and brood in honey bee colonies. It was endemic to Africa, but since 1996 has been detected in a number of countries worldwide, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Italy, Mexico, South Korea, Philippines and the USA where it has had economic effects on local apiculture. To improve SHB identification, we obtained the first reference sequences from the DNA barcoding 5′ COI gene region for SHB and some species of the family Nitidulidae associated with beehives. Phylogenetic analysis of SHB COI sequences (3′ COI) revealed two divergent lineages, with those from Australia and USA being genetically different from the recent detection in Italy. Many countries, including New Zealand, are currently free from SHB, and require a rapid detection method for biosecurity. Here we present the development and validation of a real-time PCR assay for detection of SHB. The assay showed high specificity and sensitivity for detecting SHB, with no cross-reaction observed with closely related species, such as A. concolor. The real-time PCR is sensitive, detecting the target sequences up to 100 copies/µL. This assay should prove a useful biosecurity tool for rapid detection of SHB worldwide.

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A scientific note on the association of Haptoncus luteolus (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) with colonies of multiple stingless bee species

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Cited by 18 publications

References 10 publications

Quo vadis Aethina tumida? Biology and control of small hive beetles

Quo vadis Aethina tumida? Biology and control of small hive beetles

Global warming promotes biological invasion of a honey bee pest

Molecular detection of small hive beetle Aethina tumida Murray (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae): DNA barcoding and development of a real-time PCR assay

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