All Outputs (62)

Cuckoo Bumble Bees (Bombus (Psithyrus)) (2019)
Book Chapter
Martin, S. (2019). Cuckoo Bumble Bees (Bombus (Psithyrus)). In C. Starr (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Social Insects. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90306-4_33-1

There are about 250 species of bumble bees, genus Bombus, of which 30 have evolved into social parasites known as cuckoo bumble bees. All cuckoo bumble bees were at one time placed in their own genus, Psithyrus, which is now treated as a monophyletic... Read More about Cuckoo Bumble Bees (Bombus (Psithyrus)).

Deformed wing virus in honeybees and other insects (2019)
Journal Article
Martin, S., & Brettell, L. (2019). Deformed wing virus in honeybees and other insects. Annual Review of Virology, 6(1), 49-69. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-virology-092818-015700

Deformed wing virus (DWV) has become the most well-known, widespread, and intensively studied insect pathogen in the world. Although DWV was previously present in honeybee populations, the arrival and global spread of a new vector, the ectoparasitic... Read More about Deformed wing virus in honeybees and other insects.

Complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of the small hive beetle Aethina tumida (Insecta: Coleoptera) from Hawaii (2019)
Journal Article
Takahashi, J., Okuyama, H., & Martin, S. (2019). Complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of the small hive beetle Aethina tumida (Insecta: Coleoptera) from Hawaii. Mitochondrial DNA Part B, 4(1), 1522-1523. https://doi.org/10.1080/23802359.2019.1601516

We analyzed the complete mitochondrial genome of the small hive beetle Aethina tumida, a major honeybee pest that was accidentally transported to the Hawaii Islands, USA. The mitochondrial genome of A. tumida was identified as a 15,198 bp circular mo... Read More about Complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of the small hive beetle Aethina tumida (Insecta: Coleoptera) from Hawaii.

DWV-A lethal to honey bees (Apis mellifera) : a colony level survey of DWV variants (A, B & C) in England, Wales and 32 states across the US (2019)
Journal Article
Kevill, J., de Souza, F., Sharples, C., Oliver, R., Schroeder, D., & Martin, S. (2019). DWV-A lethal to honey bees (Apis mellifera) : a colony level survey of DWV variants (A, B & C) in England, Wales and 32 states across the US. Viruses, 11(5), 426. https://doi.org/10.3390/v11050426

The strong association between Varroa destructor and Deformed wing virus (DWV), and high overwintering colony losses (OCL) of honey bees is well established. Three DWV master variants: DWV-A, B and C, have been described. However, their various roles... Read More about DWV-A lethal to honey bees (Apis mellifera) : a colony level survey of DWV variants (A, B & C) in England, Wales and 32 states across the US.

RNAseq analysis reveals virus diversity within Hawaiian apiary insect communities (2019)
Journal Article
Brettell, L., Schroeder, D., & Martin, S. (2019). RNAseq analysis reveals virus diversity within Hawaiian apiary insect communities. Viruses, 11(5), 397. https://doi.org/10.3390/v11050397

Deformed wing virus (DWV) is the most abundant viral pathogen of honey bees and has been associated with large-scale colony losses. DWV and other bee-associated RNA viruses are generalists capable of infecting diverse hosts. Here we used RNAseq analy... Read More about RNAseq analysis reveals virus diversity within Hawaiian apiary insect communities.

Asian Honey Bee Apis cerana foraging on mushrooms (2019)
Journal Article
Takahashi, J., Hosaki, K., Martin, S., & Kawabe, A. (2019). Asian Honey Bee Apis cerana foraging on mushrooms. Bee World, 96(1), 10-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/0005772X.2018.1556964

Honey bees (Apis spp.) are well known for obtaining their nutrition from pollen and nectar collected from a wide range of flowers (Winston, 1991). They also collect honeydew secreted by aphids and scale insects as an additional source of carbohydrate... Read More about Asian Honey Bee Apis cerana foraging on mushrooms.

Occurrence of deformed wing virus variants in the stingless Melipona subnitida and honey Apis mellifera bee populations in North Eastern Brazil (2019)
Journal Article
de Souza, F., Kevill, J., Correia-Oliveira, M., de Carvalho, C., & Martin, S. (2019). Occurrence of deformed wing virus variants in the stingless Melipona subnitida and honey Apis mellifera bee populations in North Eastern Brazil. Journal of General Virology, 100, 289-294. https://doi.org/10.1099/jgv.0.001206

Deformed wing virus (DWV) is now a global insect pathogen. Brazilian stingless bees are a diverse group often managed in close proximity to honey bees. We investigated the prevalence and load of DWV in 33 stingless bees (Melipona subnitida) and 12 h... Read More about Occurrence of deformed wing virus variants in the stingless Melipona subnitida and honey Apis mellifera bee populations in North Eastern Brazil.

Origins of Vespa velutina hornet that recently invaded Iki Island, Japan and Jersey Island, UK (2018)
Journal Article
Takahashi, J., Okuyama, H., Kiyoshi, T., Takeuchi, T., & Martin, S. (2019). Origins of Vespa velutina hornet that recently invaded Iki Island, Japan and Jersey Island, UK. Mitochondrial DNA Part A, 30(3), 434-439. https://doi.org/10.1080/24701394.2018.1538366

The native distribution of the yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, is throughout East Asia. Around 15 years ago this species was accidentally introduced into South Korea and France, where it became established and then spread into neighbouring coun... Read More about Origins of Vespa velutina hornet that recently invaded Iki Island, Japan and Jersey Island, UK.

A vast 4000-year-old spatial pattern of termite mounds (2018)
Journal Article
Martin, S., Funch, R., Hanson, P., & Yoo, E. (2018). A vast 4000-year-old spatial pattern of termite mounds. Current Biology, 28(22), R1292-R1293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2018.09.061

The origins of many large-scale ‘biogenic’ earthen structures are controversial, because often the species that built them have vanished. This is especially true when they form regular (over-dispersed), self-organized vegetation patterns [1]. Here, w... Read More about A vast 4000-year-old spatial pattern of termite mounds.

Is the salivary gland associated with honey bee recognition compounds in worker honey bees (Apis mellifera)? (2018)
Journal Article
Martin, S., Correia-Oliveria, M., Shemilt, S., & Drijfhout, F. (2018). Is the salivary gland associated with honey bee recognition compounds in worker honey bees (Apis mellifera)?. Journal of Chemical Ecology, 44(7-8), 650-657. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-018-0975-8

Cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) function as recognition compounds with the best evidence coming from social insects such as ants and honey bees. The major exocrine gland involved in hydrocarbon storage in ants is the post-pharyngeal gland (PPG) in the... Read More about Is the salivary gland associated with honey bee recognition compounds in worker honey bees (Apis mellifera)?.

Life history and chemical ecology of the Warrior wasp Synoeca septentrionalis (Hymenoptera : Vespidae, Epiponini) (2018)
Journal Article
Santos, E., Shemilt, S., de Carvalho, C., & Martin, S. (2018). Life history and chemical ecology of the Warrior wasp Synoeca septentrionalis (Hymenoptera : Vespidae, Epiponini). PLoS ONE, 13(3), e0194689. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0194689

Swarm-founding ‘Warrior wasps’ (Synoeca spp.) are found throughout the tropical regions of South America, are much feared due to their aggressive nest defence and painful sting. There are only five species of Synoeca, all construct distinctive nests... Read More about Life history and chemical ecology of the Warrior wasp Synoeca septentrionalis (Hymenoptera : Vespidae, Epiponini).

The complete mitochondrial genome of a Buckfast bee, Apis mellifera (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae) in Northern Ireland (2018)
Journal Article
Okuyama, H., Hill, J., Martin, S., & Takahashi, J. (2018). The complete mitochondrial genome of a Buckfast bee, Apis mellifera (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae) in Northern Ireland. Mitochondrial DNA Part B, 3(1), 338-339. https://doi.org/10.1080/23802359.2018.1450660

We analyzed the complete mitochondrial genome of the ‘Buckfast bee’, Apis mellifera, collected from Northern Ireland, UK. It consisted of a circular molecule of 16,353 bp. The genome contained 13 protein-coding, 22 tRNA, and 2 rRNA genes, along with... Read More about The complete mitochondrial genome of a Buckfast bee, Apis mellifera (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae) in Northern Ireland.

Evidence of Varroa -mediated deformed wing virus spillover in Hawaii (2017)
Journal Article
Santamaria, J., Villalobos, E., Brettell, L., Nikaido, S., Graham, J., & Martin, S. (2017). Evidence of Varroa -mediated deformed wing virus spillover in Hawaii. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, 151, 126-130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2017.11.008

The spread of disease between closely related species is often times exacerbated by a vector. In this study, the Varroa mite, a pest exclusive to honeybees, has been shown to amplify the natural levels of the Deformed Wing virus, resulting in a spill... Read More about Evidence of Varroa -mediated deformed wing virus spillover in Hawaii.

Are isomeric alkenes used in species recognition among neo-tropical stingless bees (Melipona spp) (2017)
Journal Article
Martin, S., Shemilt, S., Lima, C., & Carvalho, C. (2017). Are isomeric alkenes used in species recognition among neo-tropical stingless bees (Melipona spp). Journal of Chemical Ecology, 43(11-12), 1066-1072. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-017-0901-5

The majority of our understanding of the role of cuticular hydrocarbons (CHC) in recognition is based largely on temperate ant species and honey bees. The stingless bees remain relatively poorly studied, despite being the largest group of eusocial be... Read More about Are isomeric alkenes used in species recognition among neo-tropical stingless bees (Melipona spp).

Complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of the tropical hornet Vespa affinis (Insecta, Hymenoptera) (2017)
Journal Article
Okuyama, H., Martin, S., & Takahashi, J. (2017). Complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of the tropical hornet Vespa affinis (Insecta, Hymenoptera). Mitochondrial DNA Part B, 2(2), 776-777. https://doi.org/10.1080/23802359.2017.1398622

We analyzed the complete mitochondrial genome of the Asian tropical hornet Vespa affinis from Ishigaki Island, Japan. It consisted of a circular molecule with 19,109 bp, which is larger to other hornet species e.g. V. velutina. We predicted the genom... Read More about Complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of the tropical hornet Vespa affinis (Insecta, Hymenoptera).

ABC assay : method development and application to quantify the role of three DWV master variants in overwinter colony losses of European honey bees (2017)
Journal Article
Kevill, J., Highfield, A., Mordecai, G., Martin, S., & Schroeder, D. (2017). ABC assay : method development and application to quantify the role of three DWV master variants in overwinter colony losses of European honey bees. Viruses, 9(11), 314. https://doi.org/10.3390/v9110314

Deformed wing virus (DWV) is one of the most prevalent honey bee viral pathogens in the world. Typical of many RNA viruses, DWV is a quasi-species, which is comprised of a large number of different variants, currently consisting of three master varia... Read More about ABC assay : method development and application to quantify the role of three DWV master variants in overwinter colony losses of European honey bees.

The Asian Hornet (vespa velutina) - Threats, Biology & Expansion (2017)
Book
Martin, S. (2017). The Asian Hornet (vespa velutina) - Threats, Biology & Expansion. International Bee Research Association (IBRA) & Northern Bee Books

This book by Professor Stephen Martin aims to cover all the key aspects of the hornets’ biology including the impact they have on both people and honey bees. The information presented is gained from various sources during the many years Professor Ma... Read More about The Asian Hornet (vespa velutina) - Threats, Biology & Expansion.

Novel RNA virus genome discovered in Ghost ants (Tapinoma melanocephalum) from Hawaii (2017)
Journal Article
Brettell, L., Mordecai, G., Pachori, P., & Martin, S. (2017). Novel RNA virus genome discovered in Ghost ants (Tapinoma melanocephalum) from Hawaii. Genome Announcements, 5(30), https://doi.org/10.1128/genomeA.00669-17

Here we report the full genome sequence of Milolii virus, a novel single stranded (positive sense) RNA virus discovered from Tapinoma melanocephalum ants in Hawaii. The genome is 10,475 nucleotides long encoding a polyprotein of 3304 amino acids.

Oldest Varroa tolerant honey bee population provides insight into the origins of the global decline of honey bees (2017)
Journal Article
Brettell, L., & Martin, S. (2017). Oldest Varroa tolerant honey bee population provides insight into the origins of the global decline of honey bees. Scientific reports, 7, https://doi.org/10.1038/srep45953

The ecto-parasitic mite Varroa destructor has transformed the previously inconsequential Deformed Wing Virus (DWV) into the most important honey bee viral pathogen responsible for the death of millions of colonies worldwide. Naturally, DWV persists a... Read More about Oldest Varroa tolerant honey bee population provides insight into the origins of the global decline of honey bees.

A comparison of deformed wing virus in deformed and asymptomatic honey bees (2017)
Journal Article
Brettell, L., Mordecai, G., Schroeder, D., Jones, I., da Silva, J., Vicente-Rubiano, M., & Martin, S. (2017). A comparison of deformed wing virus in deformed and asymptomatic honey bees. Insects, 8(1), https://doi.org/10.3390/insects8010028

Deformed wing virus (DWV) in association with Varroa destructor is currently attributed to being responsible for colony collapse in the western honey bee (Apis mellifera). The appearance of deformed individuals within an infested colony has long been... Read More about A comparison of deformed wing virus in deformed and asymptomatic honey bees.