scholarly journals Identifikasi Potensi Predator dan Hama pada Peternakan Kelulut (Hymenoptera; Apidae; Meliponini; Tetragonula, Lepidotrigona) melalui Pengamatan Cepat di Kabupaten Padang Pariaman, Sumatera Barat

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
Muhammad Janra ◽  
Henny Herwina ◽  
Siti Salmah ◽  
Rusdimansyah ◽  
Jasmi
Keyword(s):  
Honey Bee ◽  
Stingless Bees ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Stingless Bee ◽  
Bee Pollen ◽  
West Sumatra ◽  
Mitigation Effort ◽  
The Way

Stingless bees have been considered as the excellent option in the apiary sector as they produce valuable products such as honey, bee pollen and wax. Apiary business with stingless bee at its core has shown progressive increment especially in West Sumatra. Therefore, to maximize the production of the stingless bee apiary, knowing detrimental predator or pest organisms as well as the way of managing them are essential. This article described potential predators and pests of stingless bee identified through rapid observation conducted on 14 April 2019 at a community apiary in Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra. There were 17 predators and pests identified, consist of six bird species, five odonate species and six ant species. The predation, competition and disadvantage possibly emerge from the existence of these organisms around stingless bee apiary are discussed, along with the feasible mitigation effort.

scholarly journals Occurrence and Phylogenetic Analysis of DWV in Stingless Bee (Apidae sp.) in China: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lina Zhang ◽  
Yanchun Deng ◽  
Hongxia Zhao ◽  
Ming Zhang ◽  
Chunsheng Hou
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Honey Bee ◽  
Honey Bees ◽  
Stingless Bees ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Stingless Bee ◽  
Pollination Services ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Bee Colonies ◽  
Bee Viruses

Honey bees play a vital role in providing pollination services for agricultural crops and wild flowering plants. However, the spillover risk of their pathogens to other pollinators or wild insects is becoming a cause for concern. There is some evidence that stingless bees can carry honey bee viruses, but little is known about the presence of honey bee viruses in stingless bees in China. Here, we investigate the occurrence of major honey bee pathogens including bacteria, fungi, and viruses in stingless bees (Apidae: sp.). Our results show that the stingless bees (Apidae: sp.) were mainly infected with DWV-A, but no DWV-B and DWV-C. Phylogenetic analysis on fragments of lp, RdRp, and VP3 of DWV-A indicated that genetic variation in VP3 might an important indicator for host-specific viruses, but it requires further study. Our results indicated that DWV-A is not only the major strain of virus currently circulating in managed bee colonies in China and globally, but in stingless bee species as a whole.

scholarly journals Effect of Different Beehives Size and Daily Activity of Stingless Bee Tetragonula Laeviceps on Bee-Pollen Production

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Agus ◽  
Agussalim Agussalim ◽  
Nafiatul Umami ◽  
I Gede Suparta Budisatria
Keyword(s):  
Daily Activity ◽  
Stingless Bees ◽  
Stingless Bee ◽  
The Other ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Tropical Region ◽  
Pollen Production ◽  
Bee Pollen ◽  
Group Member

Bee activities and colony may affect the production of bee products. Bee-pollen is one of the important products of honeybees, besides of honey. Tetragonula laeviceps is a group member of stingless bees found in tropical region. In Indonesia, Tetragonula laeviceps mostly create a nest in bamboos that make unfortunately difficult for harvesting of its products. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different beehives size and the daily activity (morning vs. afternoon) of stingless bee Tetragonula laeviceps on bee-pollen production. This study was conducted in Ngrandu, Katongan Village, Sub-district of Nglipar, Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta. Forty colonies of Tetragonula laeviceps were obtained from bamboos (similar in diameter and length) were transferred into four different group of beehives size (BS) made from dried wood, respectively: 35x17.5x13.5 (BS1); 35x20x17.5 (BS2); 37.5x20x20 (BS3) and 40x20x20 cm (BS4). Each group of beehives size had ten colonies/beehives as replicates. The colonies consisted of a queen bee, eggs, worker bees, and drones were transferred into wood beehives, and they were kept for two months for the study. The bee-pollen was harvested from beehives, separated from the propolis then weighed. The production of bee-pollen in the four different beehives size (BS1: 2.34±2.48 g/colony; BS2: 4.56±3.94 g/colony; BS3: 1.30±1.22 g/colony, BS4: 1.02±0.63 g/colony) was not different (ns) among the groups. The daily activity of bee bring the pollen to the nest in the morning (07.00 to 11.00) was significantly different (P<0.05) among the groups, but not significant (ns) different in the afternoon (14.00 to 17.00). The frequency of bringing in pollen into the hives at the morning is higher than at the afternoon (21.75 vs. 12.43 times/5 minutes). It could be concluded that the colony in beehive size of BS2 (35x20x17.5 cm) has higher daily activities and thus higher bee-pollen production, compared to the other beehives groups.

scholarly journals GC-MS Analysis of Chemical Constituents in Ethanolic Bee Pollen Extracts from Three Species of Malaysian Stingless Bee

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan Adnan Wan Omar ◽  
Noorfatimah Yahaya ◽  
Zainab Abdul Ghaffar ◽  
Nurdianah Harif Fadzilah
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Digestive Enzymes ◽  
Stingless Bees ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Chemical Compounds ◽  
Stingless Bee ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Hexadecanoic Acid ◽  
Bee Pollen

Abstract The pollen of stingless bees is derived from flower pollen mixed with bee digestive enzymes and preserved with honey and nectar. In this study, the volatile compounds present in ethanolic bee pollen extracts (BPEs) from three species of the Malaysian stingless bee were analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Hydrocarbons, sugars and its derivatives, fatty acids, amino acids, alcohol, uridine, aldehyde and an unknown carbamate were detected. Mannitol, the main sugar compounds, represented 54.34% in Trigona thoracica, 39.11% in Trigona apicalis and 33.05% in Trigona itama. Propanoic acid and hexadecanoic acid were the main hydrocarbons present in the extract of Trigona apicalis (4.04%) and Trigona thoracica pollen (1.28%) respectively. The polyunsaturated fatty acids linoleic acid and α-linolenic acid were found in small amounts in all BPEs (0.07-1.11%). The chemical compounds found in BPEs had biological activities, thus bee pollen may be useful in traditional medicine and as a health supplement.

scholarly journals Cytotoxicity effect of honey, bee pollen, and propolis from seven stingless bees in some cancer cell lines

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enos Tangke Arung ◽  
Rico Ramadhan ◽  
Binti Khairunnisa ◽  
Yhiya Amen ◽  
Masako Matsumoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Honey Bee ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Stingless Bees ◽  
Cancer Cell Lines ◽  
Bee Pollen

scholarly journals Levels of Selected Persistent Organic Pollutants (PCB, PBDE) and Pesticides in Honey Bee Pollen Sampled in Poland

PLoS ONE ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. e0167487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marek Łukasz Roszko ◽  
Marta Kamińska ◽  
Krystyna Szymczyk ◽  
Renata Jędrzejczak
Keyword(s):  
Honey Bee ◽  
Organic Pollutants ◽  
Persistent Organic Pollutants ◽  
Bee Pollen

scholarly journals Physicochemical characteristics and sensory profile of honey samples from stingless bees (Apidae: Meliponinae) submitted to a dehumidification process

2009 ◽  
Vol 81 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos A.L. Carvalho ◽  
Geni S. Sodré ◽  
Antonio A.O. Fonseca ◽  
Rogério M.O. Alves ◽  
Bruno A. Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electric Conductivity ◽  
Stingless Bees ◽  
Reducing Sugars ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Stingless Bee ◽  
Sensory Characteristics ◽  
Sensory Profile ◽  
Diastatic Activity ◽  
Sensory Evaluations

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of a dehumidification process on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of stingless-bee honey. Melipona scutellaris and M. quadrifasciata honey samples were submitted to a dehumidification process and to physicochemical (reducing sugars, apparent sucrose, moisture, diastatic activity, hydroxymethylfurfural, ash, pH, acidity, and electric conductivity) and sensory evaluations (fluidity, color, aroma, crystallization,flavor,and acceptability). The results indicated that the dehumidification process does not interfere with honey quality and acceptability.

scholarly journals Agrochemical synergism imposes higher risk to Neotropical bees than to honeybees

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 160866 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hudson V. V. Tomé ◽  
Gabryele S. Ramos ◽  
Micaele F. Araújo ◽  
Weyder C. Santana ◽  
Gil R. Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Apis Mellifera ◽  
Stingless Bees ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Stingless Bee ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Thiophanate Methyl ◽  
Africanized Honeybee ◽  
Modes Of Action ◽  
Population Numbers

Bees are key pollinators whose population numbers are declining, in part, owing to the effects of different stressors such as insecticides and fungicides. We have analysed the susceptibility of the Africanized honeybee, Apis mellifera , and the stingless bee, Partamona helleri, to commercial formulations of the insecticides deltamethrin and imidacloprid. The toxicity of fungicides based on thiophanate-methyl and chlorothalonil were investigated individually and in combination, and with the insecticides. Results showed that stingless bees were more susceptible to insecticides than honeybees. The commercial fungicides thiophanate-methyl or chlorothalonil caused low mortality, regardless of concentration; however, their combination was as toxic as imidacloprid to both species, and over 400-fold more toxic than deltamethrin for A. mellifera . There were highly synergistic effects on mortality caused by interactions in the mixture of imidacloprid and the fungicides thiophanate-methyl, chlorothalonil and the combined fungicide formulation in A. mellifera, and also to a lesser extent in P. helleri . By contrast, mixtures of the deltamethrin and the combined fungicide formulation induced high synergy in P. helleri , but had little effect on the mortality of A. mellifera . Differences in physiology and modes of action of agrochemicals are discussed as key factors underlying the differences in susceptibility to agrochemicals.

scholarly journals Diversity and honey properties of stingless bees from meliponiculture in East and North Kalimantan, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
SYAFRIZAL ◽  
RICO RAMADHAN ◽  
IRAWAN WIJAYA KUSUMA ◽  
SAAT EGRA ◽  
KUNIYOSHI SHIMIZU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stingless Bees ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Stingless Bee ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Radical Scavengers ◽  
Tropical Rain Forests ◽  
Dpph Assay ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Light Yellow

Abstract. Syafrizal, Ramadhan R, Kusuma IW, Egra S, Shimizu K, Kanzaki M, Arung ET. 2020. Diversity and honey properties of stingless bees from meliponiculture in East and North Kalimantan, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 21: 4623-4630. Kalimantan Island in Indonesia is covered by tropical rain forests that are rich in biodiversity. Species, include a stingless bee (Trigona spp.). Recently, stingless bee beekeeping (Meliponiculture) in this region has become popular because the honey has a unique taste, a mix of sweet, sour, and bitter which is highly valued. The objective of this study was to determine the diversity of stingless bee species, the number of colonies, type of hive, and honey properties such as taste, acidity, color, phytochemicals, and radical scavenging activity or antioxidant in meliponiculture in selected areas of Eastern and Northern Kalimantan, Indonesia. The area studied included Samarinda, Balikpapan, Penajam, Bontang, Sangatta, and Tarakan. The study conducted by visiting the farmers, collecting the stingless bees species and bee products (honey, propolis, and bee pollen), pH, color and taste determination, phytochemical screening, and DPPH assay. We found 12 species, with Heterotrigona itama and Tetragonula laeviceps being the main ones cultivated by people in all research areas, except Balikpapan. We counted 111 colonies of T. laeviceps and 99 of H. itama in the meliponiculture. There were three types of hive used by farmers in meliponiculture. Most of the honey tasted sweet and sour with acidity or pH ranging from 3-4, and color from dark brown to light yellow. The phytochemicals contained tannin, alkaloid, flavonoid, triterpenoid, carotenoid, coumarin, saponin, and carbohydrate. The Tetragonula sarawakensis honey was the most potent in term radical scavengers. Our findings showed that stingless bee honey contains antioxidants with phytochemicals that are very useful for human health.

scholarly journals Physicochemical characterization, antioxidant and antifungal activity of three stingless bee pollen aggregate (Apidae: Meliponini) from Soconusco, Chiapas

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Víctor Albores-Flores ◽  
Erick Saavedra-Camacho ◽  
José Alfonso López-García ◽  
Julieta Grajales-Conesa ◽  
Liliana Carolina Córdova-Albores
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Colletotrichum Gloeosporioides ◽  
Physicochemical Characterization ◽  
Stingless Bee ◽  
Melipona Beecheii ◽  
Bee Pollen ◽  
Scaptotrigona Mexicana ◽  
Tetragonisca Angustula

<p>La interacción planta-abeja puede generar productos de la colmena con diferentes características fisicoquímicas, bioactivos y actividad antimicrobiana. Por lo cual, en este trabajo se determinó la composición química de conglomerados o agregados de polen colectados de 12 colmenas establecidas en Chiapas, México, en los municipios Tapachula, Mazatán y Cacahoatán, dentro de tres meliponarios comerciales asociados a las especies: <em>Melipona beecheii</em>, <em>Scaptotrigona mexicana</em> y <em>Tetragonisca angustula</em>. Asimismo, se evaluó el efecto de los agregados de polen en <em>Colletotrichum gloeosporioides</em>. Se encontró una composición química muy diversa independientemente de la especie de abeja. El polen obtenido de colmenas con <em>M. beecheii</em> tuvieron la mayor cantidad de fenoles, flavonoides y acidez libre. Estas propiedades, en adición de la capacidad antioxidante (trolox), glucosa y pH, estuvieron asociados a la inhibición del crecimiento <em>in vitro</em> de<em> C. gloeosporioides</em>. La velocidad de crecimiento radial del hongo durante nueve días fue de 0.013 a 0.009 mm h-1 con extractos de polen, 44 % menor que el efecto del clorotalonil. La actividad antifúngica de los extractos de polen fue de 65 y 37 % para <em>M. beecheii</em>, 57 y 16 % para <em>T. angustula</em> y 60 y 30 % para S. mexicana, respecto al tratamiento testigo y a la dosis más alta de clorotalonil, respectivamente.</p>

scholarly journals A key to the genera and subgenera of stingless bees in Indonesia (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

TREUBIA ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 65-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael S. Engel ◽  
Sih Kahono ◽  
Djunijanti Peggie
Keyword(s):  
Stingless Bees ◽  
Stingless Bee ◽  
Social Bees

Indonesia harbors the greatest diversity of social bees in all of Asia, particularly of the stingless bees (Apidae: Apinae: Meliponini). Presently, 46 species of stingless bees are known across Indonesia although records are not comprehensive and additional diversity is likely present across the region.  All of the known Asiatic genera of Meliponini occur in Indonesia, making this region a critical center of modern stingless bee biodiversity in Asia. Presented here is an illustrated key to the genera and subgenera of Indonesian stingless bees, as an aid to the general identification, study, and conservation of these critical pollinators.

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