Preliminary investigation on other Nitidulidae beetles species occurring on rotten fruit in Reggio Calabria province (south-western Italy) infested with small hive beetle (<i>Aethina tumida</i>)

Federico, Giovanni; Carlin, Sara; Montarsi, Fabrizio; Audisio, Paolo

doi:10.1080/00218839.2016.1142733

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“…Even though SHBs are able to reproduce on fruits and other food in the laboratory and in semi-field assays (Buchholz et al 2008), field surveys so far were not able to confirm any association of SHBs with alternative food sources outside of social bee colonies (Mutinelli et al 2015;Mutinelli and Maroni Ponti 2017;Willcox et al 2017). It appears most effective to focus on control measures for well-known major routes for SHB transmission and reproduction (cf.…”

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How to slow the global spread of small hive beetles, Aethina tumida

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Small hive beetles (SHBs) are parasites of social bee colonies endemic to sub-Saharan Africa and have become a widespread invasive species. In the new ranges, SHBs can cause damage to apiculture and wild bees. Although the further spread seems inevitable, eradication of new introductions and containment of established ones are nevertheless urgently required to slow down the invasion speed until better mitigation options are available. However, at present there is no adequate action plan at hand. Here, we propose to take advantage of SHB invasion history and biology to enrol a feasible plan involving all stakeholders. Raising awareness, education and motivation of stakeholders (incl. adequate and timely compensation of beekeepers) is essential for success. Moreover, sentinel apiaries are recommended in areas at risk, because early detection is crucial for the success of eradication efforts. Given that introductions are detected early, SHB eradication is recommended,

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“…The family Nitidulidae comprises roughly 4,000 species worldwide 1 . A number of the nitidulid beetles are associated with bee hives (Table 1 ), however, few impacts on honey bee health have been reported 1 – 5 , and benign associations between several Brachypeplus species and honey bees have been reported. Brachypeplus auritus Murray, lives as larva and adult in Australian wild bee hives and feeds on honey and wax 6 and B .…”

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“…SHB were also found in Canada in 2002, Mexico in 2007 and Hawaii in 2010 16 , 19 , 20 . Recently, SHB was introduced to Italy where it has already caused significant damage to apicultural industries 1 , 11 , and raised concern that SHB populations might be able to establish in Europe 1 , 11 . The recent detections of SHB in Philippines 21 , South Korea 22 and Brazil 23 indicate that SHB has the potential to become a global issue for apiculture and wild bee populations.…”

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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

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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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“…In the differential diagnosis of SHB, other nitidulid beetles should be considered, such as Cychramus luteus (Neumann and Ritter, 2004), Carpophilus lugubris (Marini et al, 2013) and several other species of the same family (Mutinelli et al, 2015a .…”

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Survival, spread and establishment of the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida)

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The small hive beetle (SHB) is still present in Calabria one year after its first detection in September 2014. Detailed epidemiological studies would improve our knowledge of the survival, spread and establishment of the pest. Movement of an infested hive could spread SHB rapidly over large distances. Modelling of SHB spread in absence of movement of hives, suggests that natural spread of the beetle alone will take more than hundred years to reach Abruzzo from Calabria (around 250 km). A model considering the ownership of multiple apiaries per beekeeper indicates that spread would be 10 times faster. Opportunity maps indicate that, once introduced, the SHB could complete its life cycle in all EU Member States between May and September. It is recommended that restrictions on the movement of honey bees, bumblebees and commodities from infested to non‐infested areas be maintained until SHB is eradicated, to prevent spread of the pest. Strengthening visual inspection, preventing infestation using a fine mesh and issuing a health certificate for intra‐EU trade of queen bees, within 24 hours before dispatch, could reduce the risk of SHB transmission via consignments. In general, visual inspection of the beehive, as described in this document, is the preferred method of detecting SHB. Traps could help to detect and reduce SHB infestation levels. Maintaining good honey house hygiene and good beekeeping practices are the most important measures to control SHB where eradication is no longer the objective, given that no approved veterinary medicine is available in the EU. A field experiment found natural infestation of commercial bumblebee (Bombus impatiens) colonies placed next to SHB‐infested honey bee hives. However, there are no data published on SHB infestation in natural bumblebee colonies. Studies are needed of the capacity of B. terrestris, occurring in Europe, to act as a SHB host.

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Preliminary investigation on other Nitidulidae beetles species occurring on rotten fruit in Reggio Calabria province (south-western Italy) infested with small hive beetle (Aethina tumida)

Cited by 12 publications

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How to slow the global spread of small hive beetles, Aethina tumida

How to slow the global spread of small hive beetles, Aethina tumida

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

Survival, spread and establishment of the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida)

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