First detection of Nosema ceranae in honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) of the Macaronesian archipelago of Madeira. Issue 3 (27th May 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lopes, Ana R.; Martín-Hernández, Raquel; Higes, Mariano; Segura, Sara Kafafi; Henriques, Dora; Pinto, M. Alice
• Is Part Of: Journal of apicultural research. Volume 62:Issue 3(2023)
• Page Start: 514
• Page End: 517
• Publication Date: 2023-05-27
• Subjects: Nosema ceranae -- Vairimorpha ceranae -- prevalence; Bee culture -- Periodicals; Bee culture; Periodicals; 638.105
• DOI: 10.1080/00218839.2023.2172835
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-8839

Abstract

Abstract: The Microsporidia Nosema ceranae is an invasive pathogen affecting honey bee health, particularly in warm climates. In this study, N. ceranae was detected for the first time in honey bees ( Apis mellifera L.) of the Madeira archipelago, indicating that this pathogen is now spreading across the entire Macaronesia. Nosema apis was not detected, and the high prevalence (67.7%) of N. ceranae indicates its dominance over N. apis .