The origin and genetic diversity of the yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina introduced in Japan

Takeuchi, Tsuyoshi; Takahashi, Ryoichi; Kiyoshi, Takuya; Nakamura, Masao; Minoshima, Yûsuke N.; Takahashi, Junichi

doi:10.1007/s00040-017-0545-z

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“…In 2015, a V. velutina nest was found in Kitakyushu City on Kyushu Island in Japan (Minoshima et al 2015). On the basis of partial mitochondrial DNA sequence analysis, Takeuchi et al (2017) suggested that the V. velutina found in Kyushu Island had invaded the Island from either South Korea or Tsushima Island. To facilitate effective prevention of V. velutina introduction and establishment, genetic data are necessary to identify the invasive paths of this species.…”

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Complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of the alien hornet Vespa velutina (Insecta: Hymenoptera) invading Kyushu Island, Japan

Takahashi

Okuyama

Minoshima

et al. 2018

Mitochondrial DNA Part B

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We analyzed the complete mitochondrial genome of the invasive Asian hornet Vespa velutina from Kyushu Island, Japan. The mitochondrial genome of V. velutina was identified as a circular molecule of 16,388 bp. We predicted that the genome contains 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNA genes, and 2 rRNA genes, along with one A þ T-rich control region. The average AT content is 81.68%. Molecular phylogenetic analysis using the 13 mitochondrial PCGs from 11 closely related taxa of Vespidae indicated that the V. velutina invading the Japanese Islands of Kyushu and Tsushima have a common origin.

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Complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of the alien hornet Vespa velutina (Insecta: Hymenoptera) invading Kyushu Island, Japan

Takahashi

Okuyama

Minoshima

et al. 2018

Mitochondrial DNA Part B

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“…Hornet has often become an example of an invasive species abroad. The yellow-legged hornet Vespa velutina Lepeletier is a widely distributed species indigenous to Southeast Asia, and it invaded Korea, Europe, and Japan [ 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ]. Recently, there has been a lot of attention given to the giant Asian hornet Vespa mandarinia Smith, as it has invaded parts of North America [ 12 ].…”

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Evidence for Range Expansion and Origins of an Invasive Hornet Vespa bicolor (Hymenoptera, Vespidae) in Taiwan, with Notes on Its Natural Status

Takahashi

Yeh

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The invasive alien species (IAS) Vespa bicolor is the first reported hornet that has established in Taiwan and is concerning as they prey on honeybee Apis mellifera, which leads to colony losses and public concerns. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the current status of V. bicolor abundance, dispersal, and impact and to trace the origins of Taiwan’s V. bicolor population. Our studies took place in five areas in northern to central Taiwan. We used mtDNA in the phylogenetic analyses. Field survey and ecological niche modeling (ENM) were used to understand the origins and current range of the invasive species. Two main subgroups of V. bicolor in the phylogenetic tree were found, and a clade with short branch lengths in Southeastern China and Taiwan formed a subgroup, which shows that the Taiwan population may have invaded from a single event. Evidence shows that V. bicolor is not a severe pest to honeybees in the study area; however, using ENM, we predict the rapid dispersion of this species to the cooler and hilly mountain areas of Taiwan. The management of V. bicolor should also involve considering it a local pest to reduce loss by beekeepers and public fear in Taiwan. Our findings highlight how the government, beekeepers, and researchers alike should be aware of the implications of V. bicolor’s rapid range expansion in Taiwan, or in other countries.

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“…It now occurs in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom [21]. It is also found in South Korea [22] and Japan [23,24].…”

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Characterizing thermal tolerance in the invasive yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina nigrithorax): The first step toward a green control method

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The yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina nigrithorax (Hymenoptera: Vespidae, Lepeletier 1836), is native to Southeast Asia and has been unintentionally introduced in France. The species is spreading in many areas of the world. The European Union has classified V. velutina as a species of concern because the hornet significantly affects beekeeping activities, mostly by preying honeybees (Apis mellifera) at beehive entrances. No current control method is simultaneously eco-friendly and effective. Here, we aimed to develop a greener technique for destroying V. velutina nests, inspired by a defense behavior used by the eastern honeybee (Apis cerana), the "heat ball". In the laboratory, we tested how V. velutina of different sexes, castes, and developmental stages responded to different heat exposure systems employing a range of temperature levels. Overall, the time of death decreased as temperature increased. Hornets died faster when the temperature was gradually increased than when it was instantaneously increased; larvae seemed to be more thermally tolerant. The most promising and potential technique for quickly destroying hornet nests may be steam injection, as the humid airflow system killed all hornets within 13 seconds, and therefore could be a good candidate for a green nest control method.

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The origin and genetic diversity of the yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina introduced in Japan

Cited by 39 publications

References 34 publications

Complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of the alien hornet Vespa velutina (Insecta: Hymenoptera) invading Kyushu Island, Japan

Complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of the alien hornet Vespa velutina (Insecta: Hymenoptera) invading Kyushu Island, Japan

Evidence for Range Expansion and Origins of an Invasive Hornet Vespa bicolor (Hymenoptera, Vespidae) in Taiwan, with Notes on Its Natural Status

Characterizing thermal tolerance in the invasive yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina nigrithorax): The first step toward a green control method

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