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Small hive beetle (Aethina tumida), larva. Heavy infestations of these larvae can cause a large portion of the honey stores to ferment.
Varroa destructor mites are among the most damaging pests of the domestic honey bee Apis mellifera. The mites feed on the haemolymph of developing and adult bees, damaging or even killing thm, and they can transmit diseases as well. If left unchecked, a mite infestation can destroy a hive.
Varroa destructor mite
An adult Varroa mite feeds on the hemolymph of developing bees.
Aethina tumida, the small hive beetle, is a recently introduced beekeeping pest. Larvae tunnel through comb causing honey to ferment.
Aethina tumida small hive beetle.
Small hive beetles (Aethina tumida) typically hide in unoccupied sections of the hive.
Varroa destructor Urbana, Illinois, USA
A Varroa destructor mite walks across a bee pupa. These mites are among the most damaging pests of domesticated honey bees. Urbana, Illinois, USA
Aethina tumida small hive beetle.
Aethina tumida small hive beetle.
Aethina tumida small hive beetle.
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