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new species of jewel beetle (Coleoptera, Buprestidae, Agrilus) triggers the production of the Brazilian red propoli

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Author(s):
Migliore, Letizia J. [1] ; Ccana-Ccapatinta, V, Gari ; Curletti, Gianfranco [2] ; Casari, Sonia A. [1] ; Biffi, Gabriel [1] ; Mejia, Jennyfer A. A. [3] ; Carvalho, Jean C. A. S. [4] ; Bastos, Jairo K. [3]
Total Authors: 8
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Museu Zool, Av Nazare 481 Ipiranga, BR-04263000 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[2] Museo Civ Storia Nat, Parco Cascina Vigna, I-10022 Carmagnola - Italy
[3] Ccana-Ccapatinta, Gari, V, Univ Sao Paulo FCFRP USP, Sch Pharmaceut Sci Ribeirao Preto, Lab Pharmacognosy, Av Cafe S-N, BR-14040903 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
[4] Cooperat Apicultores Canavieiras COAPER, Av Burundanga 1900, BR-45860000 Canavieiras, BA - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: NATURWISSENSCHAFTEN; v. 109, n. 2 APR 2022.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Red propolis is a substance produced by bees by mixing resins from plants with wax, oils, and other secretions to protect the hive against natural enemies. Dalbergia ecastaphyllum (L.) Taub. (Fabaceae) is the primary botanical source of the Brazilian red propolis, where bees Apis mellifera L. collect a reddish resin from the stems to produce propolis. This species occurs in coastal dune and mangrove ecosystems, where local beekeepers install their beehives for propolis production. The induction of propolis production was virtually unknown. Previous reports and field evidence suggested that the reddish resin available in D. ecastaphyllum stems was not produced spontaneously but induced by the presence of a parasitic insect that feeds on the plant's stems. Research in the apiaries of the beekeepers' association of Canavieiras, Bahia, Brazil, led to the capture of a jewel beetle of an unknown species of the genus Agrilus Curtis (Buprestidae). It was confirmed that this jewel beetle is a red propolis production inductor. The adult and immature of this new species, Agrilus propolis Migliore, Curletti, and Casari sp. nov. are here described and illustrated. Behavioral information on the biology and chemical ecology confirms that the reddish resin of D. ecastaphyllum is directly related to the beetle attack and only occurs when Agrilus propolis sp. nov. adults emerge from the plant stem. This information is very important for Brazilian propolis producers interested in expanding red propolis production, which can have favorable effects on the economy of mangrove communities, promoting income generation, creating new business opportunities, and helping to sustain local communities and families. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 17/04138-8 - Attainment of chemical, analytical, biological, pharmacological and technological studies to fill the gaps on the development of Brazilian propolis sector
Grantee:Jairo Kenupp Bastos
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 18/13700-4 - HSCCC method development for the isolation and identification of red propolis constituents
Grantee:Gari Vidal Ccana Ccapatinta
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
FAPESP's process: 17/26252-7 - No clinical toxicology studies of red propolis and its botanical source Dalbergia ecastophyllum (L.) Taub.
Grantee:Jennyfer Andrea Aldana Mejía
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate