Primary data on infection of bumblebees (Bombus Terrestris) with nosematosis (Nosema Bombi) in Belarus

Authors

  • V.I. Khvir Belarusian State University, Minsk, Republic of Belarus

Keywords:

bumblebees, nosema, parasitic diseases

Abstract

The paper presents studies of nosematosis (Nosema bombi) in bumblebee families of Bombus terrestris in some regions of Belarus, which showed an average level of infection. The data indicate the need for a broader study of this problem.

Author Biography

V.I. Khvir, Belarusian State University, Minsk, Republic of Belarus

PhD in Biol. Sc.

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Published

2025-09-25

Issue

Section

Biological sciences