Very happy to share our new study showing evidence that #Bombus terrestris may be a suboptimal host for #Vairimorpha (Nosema) ceranae. Molecular & histopathological approaches helped us distinguish DNA detection from active parasite development 🐝 🔬 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
October 3, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Very happy to share our new study showing evidence that #Bombus terrestris may be a suboptimal host for #Vairimorpha (Nosema) ceranae. Molecular & histopathological approaches helped us distinguish DNA detection from active parasite development 🐝 🔬 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Vairimorpha aylae sp. nov. (Microsporida, Nosematidae), a New Microsporidian Pathogen of the Box Tree Moth, Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) (Lepidoptera, Crambidae) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42627554/
August 22, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Vairimorpha aylae sp. nov. (Microsporida, Nosematidae), a New Microsporidian Pathogen of the Box Tree Moth, Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) (Lepidoptera, Crambidae) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42627554/
When honey bees visit flowers that bumblebees also visit, they spread parasites to the bumblebees.
Honeybee visitation to shared flowers increases Vairimorpha ceranae prevalence in bumblebees - PubMe...
<span><i>Vairimorpha (=Nosema) ceranae</i> is a widespread pollinator parasite that commonly infects honeybees and wild pollinators, including bumblebees. Honeybees are highly competent <i>V. ceranae<...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
September 22, 2023 at 12:40 PM
When honey bees visit flowers that bumblebees also visit, they spread parasites to the bumblebees.
🐝 New paper!
Do infected honey bees smell different from healthy ones?
We found that infection by the gut parasite Vairimorpha spp. changes the volatile compounds emitted by adult honey bees - the first evidence that infected adults develop distinct volatile profiles.
doi.org/10.1002/ece3...
Do infected honey bees smell different from healthy ones?
We found that infection by the gut parasite Vairimorpha spp. changes the volatile compounds emitted by adult honey bees - the first evidence that infected adults develop distinct volatile profiles.
doi.org/10.1002/ece3...
June 16, 2026 at 10:18 AM
🐝 New paper!
Do infected honey bees smell different from healthy ones?
We found that infection by the gut parasite Vairimorpha spp. changes the volatile compounds emitted by adult honey bees - the first evidence that infected adults develop distinct volatile profiles.
doi.org/10.1002/ece3...
Do infected honey bees smell different from healthy ones?
We found that infection by the gut parasite Vairimorpha spp. changes the volatile compounds emitted by adult honey bees - the first evidence that infected adults develop distinct volatile profiles.
doi.org/10.1002/ece3...
A new study by Crevet et al shows combined microsporidian parasite (Vairimorpha ceranae) infection and chronic gamma radiation produce complex antagonistic and synergistic effects on honeybee physiology and survival, highlighting multifactorial stress impacts on pollinators.
Interactions between ionizing radiation and Vairimorpha (Nosema) ceranae on the honeybee, Apis mellifera L.
The global decline of honeybee colonies represents a major ecological concern, primarily attributed to simultaneous exposure to multiple stressors. These include biotic pressures, such as parasitic…
plos.io
January 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
A new study by Crevet et al shows combined microsporidian parasite (Vairimorpha ceranae) infection and chronic gamma radiation produce complex antagonistic and synergistic effects on honeybee physiology and survival, highlighting multifactorial stress impacts on pollinators.
Honey bees infected with Vairimorpha emit a different scent profile than healthy bees, with the strongest shifts at 6 and 12 days after infection. The changing odor may help colonies detect disease. doi.org/hb86pj
Gut parasite alters honey bee smell as infection progresses, potentially changing hive behavior
Honey bees infected with a gut parasite smell different, which could allow bee colonies to detect disease and influence behavior inside the hive, new research finds.
phys.org
June 30, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Honey bees infected with Vairimorpha emit a different scent profile than healthy bees, with the strongest shifts at 6 and 12 days after infection. The changing odor may help colonies detect disease. doi.org/hb86pj
Climatic predictors of prominent honey bee (Apis mellifera) disease agents: Varroa destructor, Melissococcus plutonius, and Vairimorpha spp. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.06.28.601058v1
Climatic predictors of prominent honey bee (Apis mellifera) disease agents: Varroa destructor, Melissococcus plutonius, and Vairimorpha spp. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.06.28.601058v1
Improving our understanding of how climate influences honey bee parasites and pathogens is critical
www.biorxiv.org
June 30, 2024 at 6:19 AM
Climatic predictors of prominent honey bee (Apis mellifera) disease agents: Varroa destructor, Melissococcus plutonius, and Vairimorpha spp. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.06.28.601058v1
Climatic predictors of prominent honey bee (Apis mellifera) disease agents: Varroa destructor, Melissococcus plutonius, and Vairimorpha spp. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.06.28.601058v1
Climatic predictors of prominent honey bee (Apis mellifera) disease agents: Varroa destructor, Melissococcus plutonius, and Vairimorpha spp. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.06.28.601058v1
Improving our understanding of how climate influences honey bee parasites and pathogens is critical
www.biorxiv.org
June 30, 2024 at 6:19 AM
Climatic predictors of prominent honey bee (Apis mellifera) disease agents: Varroa destructor, Melissococcus plutonius, and Vairimorpha spp. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.06.28.601058v1