Gut microbiome of Vespa orientalis: functional insights and potential honey bee pathogen dynamics

Abstract Vespa orientalis, the oriental hornet, is an emerging predator of honey bees whose ecological impact and microbial ecology remain poorly understood. Here, we present the first detailed characterisation of its gut microbiota by integrating 16S rRNA gene sequencing, predicted microbial functi...

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Published in:	Animal Microbiome
Main Authors:	Simone Cutajar, Chiara Braglia, Daniele Alberoni, Martina Mifsud, Loredana Baffoni, Jorge Spiteri, Diana Di Gioia, David Mifsud
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-09-01
Subjects:	Pollinators Pathogens Functional prediction Nosema ceranae Crithidia bombi Spiroplasma
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-025-00460-6