Inquiline insects of the honey bee Apis mellifera in Western Siberia (Hymenoptera, Apidae)

The multi-species associations of insects (symbiocenosis) in honey bee hives currently include more than 15 orders Insecta. We present the results studying inquilines south Western Siberia. In honeybee this region 37 insect species from 8 (Dermaptera, Thysanoptera, Psocoptera, Hemiptera, Coleoptera, Hymenoptera, Lepidoptera, Diptera) were identified. Inquiline observed 77% 81.5% studied apiaries. Coleoptera prevailed among orders, accounting for 94% observations. overall eudominant was Cryptophagus scanicus (Linnaeus, 1758) (87.8%); subdominants Dermestes lardarius Linnaeus, 1758 and Contacyphon variabilis (Thunberg, 1787). smallest number can be attributed to specific groups. These are C. , a detritophage that primarily feeds on mold fungi hyphae, but also consume supplies; Galleria melonella 1758), widespread pest colonies, bread, honey, wax brood. facultative group includes detritophages, pollen- honey-feeding species, find suitable conditions feeding developing beehives (Vespidae, Formicidae, etc.). Representatives accidental most diverse composition type nutrition they always individually found hives. total, 42 recorded