First Identification of Tyrophagus Curvipenis (Acari: Acaridae) and Pathogen Detection in Apis Mellifera Colonies in the Republic of Korea

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Journal Sci Rep

Specialty Science

Date 2023 Jun 10

PMID 37301922

Authors

Thi-Thu Nguyen

Mi-Sun Yoo

A-Tai Truong

Jong Ho Lee

So Youn Youn

Se-Ji Lee

Dong-Ho Kim

Soon-Seek Yoon

Yun Sang Cho

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Abstract

Mites of the genus Tyrophagus (Acari: Acaridae) are among the most widely distributed mites. The species in this genus cause damage to stored products and crops, and pose a threat to human health. However, the influence of Tyrophagus spp. in apiculture remains unknown. In 2022, a study focusing on the identification of Tyrophagus species within five apiaries was conducted in Chungcheongnam Province, Republic of Korea. Its specific objective was to investigate the presence of Tyrophagus mites in response to the reported high mortality of honey bee colonies in this area. Morphological identification and phylogenetic analysis using the mitochondrial gene cytochrome-c oxidase subunit 1 (CO1) confirmed for the first time the presence of the mite species Tyrophagus curvipenis in a honey bee colony in the Republic of Korea. Two honey bee pathogens were detected in the mite, a viral pathogen (deformed wing virus, DWV) and a protozoal pathogen (Trypanosoma spp.). The presence of the two honey bee pathogens in the mite suggests that this mite could contribute to the spread of related honey bee diseases. However, the direct influence of the mite T. curvipenis on honey bee health remains unknown and should be further investigated.

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