Risk assessment for large African hive beetles (Oplostomus spp.)—a review

Risk assessment for large African hive beetles (Oplostomus spp.)—a review

We review the biology of two species of large African hive beetle Oplostomus haroldi and Oplostomus fuligineus (Coleoptera, Scarabideae, Cetoniinae). We argue that they have the potential to become invasive and highly damaging to beekeeping worldwide. We provide descriptions of all life stages that...

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Veröffentlicht in:Apidologie 2017-07, Vol.48 (4), p.495-503
Hauptverfasser: OLDROYD, Benjamin P., ALLSOPP, Michael H.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Apiculture
Beekeeping
Bees
Beetles
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Cetoniinae
Coleoptera
Colonies
Damage
Dung
Entomology
Invasive species
Larvae
Life Sciences
Oplostomus fuligineus
Oplostomus haroldi
Original Article
Prey
Risk assessment
Scarabaeidae
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Zusammenfassung:We review the biology of two species of large African hive beetle Oplostomus haroldi and Oplostomus fuligineus (Coleoptera, Scarabideae, Cetoniinae). We argue that they have the potential to become invasive and highly damaging to beekeeping worldwide. We provide descriptions of all life stages that should aid in the identification of the beetles. Adult beetles prey on bee brood, whereas larvae and pupae live in dung. Up to 700 beetles have been reported in individual colonies in Kenya.
ISSN:0044-8435
1297-9678
DOI:10.1007/s13592-017-0493-7