APIDOLOGIE 是一本同行评审期刊，专门研究属于 APOIDEA 超科的昆虫生物学。其报道范围包括行为、生态学、授粉、遗传学、生理学、系统学、毒理学和病理学。还接受了关于蜜蜂及其产品的饲养、开发和实际使用的论文，只要它们对理解蜜蜂生物学做出了明确的贡献。APIDOLOGIE 是国家农业研究所 (INRA) 和DEUTSCHER IMKERBUND E.V. (D.I.B.)

Apidologie is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the study of insect biology within the superfamily APOIDEA. The scope of the journal includes research on behavior, ecology, pollination, genetics, physiology, systematics, toxicology, and pathology. It also welcomes papers on the rearing, development, and practical use of bees and their products, provided they contribute clearly to the understanding of bee biology. Apidologie is published by the National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) and the German Beekeepers' Association (DEUTSCHER IMKERBUND E.V.).

《Apidologie》是一本经过同行评审的期刊，专注于APOIDEA超科昆虫的生物学研究。期刊的报道范围涵盖行为学、生态学、授粉、遗传学、生理学、系统学、毒理学和病理学等多个领域。此外，期刊也欢迎关于蜜蜂及其产品的饲养、开发和实际应用的研究论文，只要这些研究能够明确促进对蜜蜂生物学的理解。《Apidologie》由国家农业研究所(INRA)和德国养蜂协会(DEUTSCHER IMKERBUND E.V.)共同出版。

Apidologie

Honey bees (Apis mellifera) are an important social pollinator, crucial in maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity. The haploid-diploid sex determination system determines their sexes where males are haploids formed from unfertilized eggs while females are diploids formed from fertilized eggs. To better understand the gonad differentiation mechanism in honey bees, here the transcriptome difference between the honey bee ovary and testis were analyzed using the Illumina sequencing technology. A total of 4380 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified, with 2255 up-regulated and 2125 down-regulated in the ovary compared to the testis. Among these, many candidate DEGs related to sex determination, spermatogenesis, and oogenesis were identified, such as csd, fem, and dsx. Moreover, 3092 differentially expressed alternative splicing events (ASEs) related to 1497 genes, such as tra2, ovo, and squid, were identified between the ovary and testis. The findings of this study provide valuable information on gene expression for understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms of gonad differentiation and gametogenesis in A. mellifera.

Lu-Xia PAN

Wan-Wan HU

Fu-Ping CHENG

Xiao-Fen HU

Zi-Long WANG

Transcriptome analysis reveals differentially expressed genes between the ovary and testis of the honey bee Apis mellifera

转录组分析揭示蜜蜂Apis mellifera卵巢和睾丸中差异表达的基因

The delayed and acute toxicity of benomyl (Benlate), captan (Captan 50WP), iprodione (Rovral), propiconazole (Orbit), and neem oil (Trilogy) to two crop pollinators, A. mellifera and O. lignaria, was evaluated.Survival after contact and oral single exposure to high doses of the pesticides was compared to survival of controls with the dosing vehicle.LD 50 values at 24, 48 and 72 h from exposure were determined.Contact and oral exposure to benomyl and iprodione did not affect survival of any of the two species.Contact exposure to neem oil affected survival of A. mellifera.Orally administered propiconazole showed delayed and acute toxicity to both species.Captan severely limited survival of O. lignaria.The tested fungicides seemed to be safe to both bee species at the recommended rates, with the exception of captan to O. lignaria.To our knowledge, this is the first complete contact and oral toxicity test on an Osmia species.

Edith Ladurner

Jordi Bosch

William P. Kemp

Stefano Maini

Assessing delayed and acute toxicity of five formulated fungicides to Osmia lignaria Say and Apis mellifera

评估五种制剂杀菌剂对Osmia lignaria Say和Apis mellifera的延迟和急性毒性

Abstract Increased temperature variability and extreme weather events associated with climate change can be detrimental to bees and lead to their population declines. While there is some research on the effects of heatwaves on insect biology and reproduction, impacts on male insect reproduction are not well described. Solitary bees may be more exposed to temperature variation than social bees, since there is no mitigation by group thermoregulation. Here, we evaluated the effects of sublethal heat exposure (at 30 °C and 38 °C) on reproductive fitness of adult males of a solitary bee species, Osmia cornifrons . After 4 h of heat exposure, bees were maintained at 24 °C for 48 h in laboratory cages to reach sexual maturity and later analyzed for sperm abundance (quantity) and proportion of viable sperm (quality). Bees that were reared and maintained at 24 °C served as controls. Despite rehabilitation after heat exposure, both sperm quantity and quality of male O. cornifrons bees were significantly reduced in heat-treated groups compared to controls. These results demonstrate that the exposure to elevated non-lethal temperatures, even for short periods and allowing time for recovery, may negatively affect the reproductive capacity of male solitary bees. Our findings reveal a possible mechanistic explanation for wild bee population declines. Given the importance of solitary bee species (such as O. cornifrons ) in natural and agricultural landscapes, our study provides valuable insights into the potential consequences of climate change on these insect populations and the ecosystems they inhabit.

Jaya Sravanthi Mokkapati

Johanna Hehl

Lars Straub

Christina M. Grozinger

Natalie Boyle

Short-term heat exposure at sublethal temperatures reduces sperm quality in males of a solitary bee species, Osmia cornifrons

亚致死温度下的短期热暴露降低独居蜂种角壁蜂（Osmia cornifrons）雄蜂的精子质量

Abstract Certain populations of feral or wild European Honey Bees (EHB), Apis mellifera , have developed a tolerance of or persistence against the parasitic mite Varroa destructor in the USA. Although the grooming or mite-biting behavior is a trait bees use to defend against parasitic Varroa mites, little information is available concerning the grooming or mite-biting behavior of feral EHBs. Accordingly, we observed damaged mites of feral bees in Ohio ( Apis mellifera ligustica ) and commercial bees in four field seasons, 2020 to 2023, as well as feral bees in Kentucky ( A. mellifera mellifera ) in 2023, for a total of 7494 mites. When the mite-biting behavior was compared among these three populations, feral bees of Ohio ( A. m. ligustica ) and Kentucky ( A. m. mellifera ) displayed a significantly higher percentage (22% and 27% more) than the commercial bees. To investigate the mechanism of the mite-biting behavior, we examined bee mandibles. Mandibles are the primary mouthparts and tools used to remove or amputate the Varroa mites. Gentle Africanized honey bees (gAHB, A. mellifera scutellata- hybrid) in Puerto Rican exhibit mite resistance through microevolution on the island. Asian honey bees ( A. cerana ) are the original natural host of V. destructor . However, little has been reported on the morphometric analysis of mandibles between the two species A. cerana and A. mellifera and between the subspecies A. m. scutellata- hybrid and A. m. ligustica . Utilizing X-ray micro-computed tomography (microCT), we then examined the three-dimensional morphology of mandibles in (1) A. cerana , (2) gAHB A. m. scutellata- hybrid, (3) Ohio feral A. m. ligustica , and (4) package or commercial colonies A. m. ligustica . Our findings revealed distinctive three-dimensional shapes of mandibles, indicating substantial variations among these populations. These variations suggest that mandible morphology has an integral role in the bee’s defensive mechanisms against parasitic mites. We also developed the first smartphone application to quantify the mite damage by applying artificial intelligence to image analysis. This research contributes valuable insights into the prospective selection and breeding of honey bees with enhanced mite resistance, thus promoting the sustainability of apiculture.

Hongmei Li-Byarlay

Kaila Young

Xaryn Cleare

Deng Cao

Shudong Luo

Biting behavior against Varroa mites in honey bees is associated with changes in mandibles, with tracking by a new mobile application for mite damage identification

蜜蜂对抗瓦螨的咬合行为与下颌骨变化相关，并通过新型移动应用程序进行螨害识别的追踪

Abstract Queen health and quality play a significant role in the survival, expansion, and productivity of honey bee colonies. Nevertheless, modern beekeeping practices, intensified agriculture, and climate change can leave queens vulnerable to diverse stressors. These stressors can exert a negative impact on queens, resulting in a range of morphological and physiological abnormalities. The repercussions of queen stress may not only cause direct impacts on her survival and performance, but it may also extend to the offspring of surviving queens through transgenerational mechanisms. Here, we review the current knowledge regarding the effects of major abiotic stressors (namely, nutrition, pesticides, and extreme temperatures) on queen health and their potential impacts on the queen’s progeny. Gaining insight into the effects of these factors across individual and colony levels is vital for prioritizing further research on queen and colony health.

Esmaeil Amiri

Hossam Abou-Shaara

Alison McAfee

The effect of major abiotic stressors on honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) queens and potential impact on their progeny

主要非生物胁迫对蜜蜂（Apis mellifera L.）蜂王的影响及其对后代的潜在影响

Antoine Gekière

Maxence Gérard

Dimitri Evrard

Luna Breuer

Luca Dorio

Philippe Maesen

Maryse Vanderplanck

Denis Michez

Copper-accelerated pupation in larvae of the buff-tailed bumble bee

铜加速黄尾熊蜂幼虫的蛹化过程

Florencia Palottini

Carolina Fernández

María Sol Balbuena

Antennal sensilla pattern distribution and odor detection in Bombus pauloensis foragers (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Bombus pauloensis觅食者（膜翅目：蜜蜂科）的触角感器模式分布与气味检测

Abbreviation	Apidologie.
Journal Impact	2.30
Quartiles(Global)	ENTOMOLOGY(Q1)

ISSN	0044-8435, 1297-9678
h-index	100

Publication Information	Publisher: Springer Science + Business Media，Publishing cycle: Bimonthly，Journal Type: journal，Open Access Journals: No
Basic data	Year of publication: 1989，Proportion of original research papers: 89.39%，Self Citation Rate:8.30%， Gold OA Rate: 35.12%
Average review cycle	网友分享经验：平均3.0个月
Average recruitment ratio	网友分享经验：较易

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Transcriptome analysis reveals differentially expressed genes between the ovary and testis of the honey bee Apis mellifera

Assessing delayed and acute toxicity of five formulated fungicides to Osmia lignaria Say and Apis mellifera

Short-term heat exposure at sublethal temperatures reduces sperm quality in males of a solitary bee species, Osmia cornifrons

Biting behavior against Varroa mites in honey bees is associated with changes in mandibles, with tracking by a new mobile application for mite damage identification

The effect of major abiotic stressors on honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) queens and potential impact on their progeny

Copper-accelerated pupation in larvae of the buff-tailed bumble bee

Biting behavior against Varroa mites in honey bees is associated with changes in mandibles, with tracking by a new mobile application for mite damage identification

The effect of major abiotic stressors on honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) queens and potential impact on their progeny

Short-term heat exposure at sublethal temperatures reduces sperm quality in males of a solitary bee species, Osmia cornifrons

Antennal sensilla pattern distribution and odor detection in Bombus pauloensis foragers (Hymenoptera: Apidae)