Molecular Identification of Asian Hornet <i>Vespa velutina nigrithorax</i> Prey from Larval Gut Contents: A Promising Method to Study the Diet of an Invasive Pest

Molecular Identification of Asian Hornet <i>Vespa velutina nigrithorax</i> Prey from Larval Gut Contents: A Promising Method to Study the Diet of an Invasive Pest

The Asian hornet, <i>Vespa velutina nigrithorax</i> (Hymenoptera: Vespidae), is an invasive hornet that was accidentally introduced into Europe in 2004. It mainly preys on other invertebrates and arthropod species, and often targets honey bee (<i>Apis mellifera</i>) colonies....

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Main Authors: Kirsty Stainton, Sam McGreig, Chris Conyers, Sally Ponting, Lee Butler, Paul Brown, Eleanor P. Jones
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
<i>Apis mellifera</i>
apiculture
<i>Vespa velutina</i>
invasive species
diet metabarcoding
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/3/511

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