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Parasitic fly spotted in honeybees, causes workers to abandon colonies : Not Exactly Rocket Science

Parasitic fly spotted in honeybees, causes workers to abandon colonies : Not Exactly Rocket Science | Research from the NC Agricultural Research Service | Scoop.it
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Andrew Core of San Francisco State Univ. has discovered another possible contributor to honeybee Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), which threatens crop pollination and food security: a tiny parasitic fly, Apocephalus borealis, which oviposits in the bee's abdomen where the eggs hatch and the larvae eventually kill the host bee. The parasitic fly usually attacks bumblebees; but Dr. Core has found it also reproduces in honeybees, causing them to become confused and wander from the hive at abnormal times, such during the night.

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Join Us for the 21st Annual CALS Tailgate!

Join Us for the 21st Annual CALS Tailgate! | Research from the NC Agricultural Research Service | Scoop.it

Tailgate is the largest single Alumni event held at NCSU and the largest single event in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. CALS Tailgate is much more than a [BBQ] meal before the NC State football game

 

It is a showcase for the College's academic, research & extension mission, packed around fun events like a silent auction, live band, departmental displays, children's games, great food, fun and friendship!

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