High prevalence and infection levels of Nosema ceranae in bumblebees Bombus atratus and Bombus bellicosus from Uruguay

Arbulo, Natalia; Antúnez, Karina; Salvarrey, Sheena; Santos, Estela; Branchiccela, Belén; Martín-Hernández, Raquel; Higes, Mariano; Invernizzi, Ciro

doi:10.1016/j.jip.2015.07.018

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“…Infection with N. ceranae has also been found in several species of Bombus from China (Li et al 2012), Argentina (Plischuk et al 2009), and the UK (Graystock et al 2013;Fürst et al 2014), albeit at low to moderate prevalence. In contrast, Arbulo et al (2015) sampled Bombus atratus and Bombus bellicosus in Uruguay and found that the prevalence of N. ceranae infection approached > 50% in most areas sampled. N. ceranae may be associated with decline in abundance and richness of Bombus ; however, much remains unknown (e.g., infectivity and pathogenicity) about the impact this pathogen is having on populations of these bees.…”

Section: Interspecies Transmissionmentioning

confidence: 92%

Nosema ceranae disease of the honey bee (Apis mellifera)

Goblirsch

2017

Apidologie

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The presence of honey bees in our landscapes has long invoked images of vitality, diligence, and cooperation. Unfortunately, the current state of bee health paints a rather different picture. The survival of honey bees, as well as the livelihoods of those who benefit from their labor, is under threat from several detractors to bee health. Exposure to pesticides, poor forage, mite parasites, and pathogens has resulted in high annual death of colonies in the USA, Europe, and other parts of the world. Among the suspects thought to contribute to bee decline, the fungal pathogen, Nosema ceranae , is found at high prevalence in both healthy and declining colonies. Since N. ceranae is thought to be a recent parasite of Apis mellifera , much remains unknown about its pathology at the individual and colony levels, as well as how infection may interact and synergize with other stressors. A review of research conducted on N. ceranae infection is provided. Attention is given to observations on detection of infection, cytopathology, viability and infectivity of spores, and caste-specific effects to survival, development, physiology, and behavior. Research findings showing effects from interactions with pesticides and viruses are also provided. Comparisons are drawn between N. ceranae and what is known about a similar, long-recognized pathogen of A. mellifera , Nosema apis. When possible, suggestions for future research that could broaden understanding of N. ceranae and ultimately improve honey bee health are offered to link observations on individual bee pathology with pathology observed at the colony level.

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Section: Interspecies Transmissionmentioning

confidence: 92%

Nosema ceranae disease of the honey bee (Apis mellifera)

Goblirsch

2017

Apidologie

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“…N. ceranae was omnipresent. Recently in Uruguay, high prevalence and infection levels of N. ceranae were detected in Bombus atratus and Bombus bellicosus bumblebees (Arbulo et al 2015).…”

Section: Nosemosismentioning

confidence: 99%

Honeybee health in South America

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“…Additionally, honey bee pathogens have been reported in bumblebees as well as in solitary bees and wasps (Ravoet et al ., ). Examples include N. ceranae (Fürst et al ., ; Arbulo et al ., ), or viruses like the DWV, the black queen cell virus (BQCV), the ABPV and the sacbrood bee virus (SBV) (Fürst et al ., ; McMahon et al ., ; Parmentier et al ., ). In contrast to social bees, which can rapidly replace infected and non‐efficient foragers with new recruits in the colony, any impairment of the cognitive abilities of solitary bees that forage for their own brood may directly compromise the survival of the larvae, with dramatic consequences for local populations (Klein et al ., ).…”

Section: The Main Parasites and Pathogens Of Beesmentioning

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Effects of parasites and pathogens on bee cognition

Gómez‐Moracho

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Lihoreau

2017

Ecological Entomology

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Abstract. 1. Bees are key pollinators and their widespread decline has raised considerable concerns regarding the sustainability of ecosystems and food production. Many environmental stressors do not directly kill bees, but they alter their physiology and behaviour, ultimately impacting colonies and populations.2. This review considers the impact of parasites and pathogens on bee cognition. 3. First the main parasites and pathogens of bees are described, as well as how they modify the foraging behaviour, learning and memory of their hosts.4. Next, the various defence mechanisms developed by bees to mitigate these effects at both the individual and collective levels are examined.5. Finally, there is a discussion on how integrating research on host parasites, animal behaviour and cognition will provide a more detailed assessment of the contribution of parasites and pathogens to declines in the bee population and help to inform constructive ecological interventions.

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High prevalence and infection levels of Nosema ceranae in bumblebees Bombus atratus and Bombus bellicosus from Uruguay

Cited by 44 publications

References 17 publications

Nosema ceranae disease of the honey bee (Apis mellifera)

Nosema ceranae disease of the honey bee (Apis mellifera)

Honeybee health in South America

Effects of parasites and pathogens on bee cognition

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