Aethina tumida small hive beetle.
Aethina tumida, the small hive beetle, became a serious pest of honey bees after it spread from its native range in Africa in the 1990's.

Urbana, Illinois, USA
Aethina tumida, the small hive beetle, became a serious pest of honey bees after it spread from its native range in Africa in the 1990's.

Urbana, Illinois, USA
Aethina tumida, the small hive beetle, became a serious pest of honey bees after it spread from its native range in Africa in the 1990's.

Urbana, Illinois, USA
Aethina tumida, the small hive beetle, became a serious pest of honey bees after it spread from its native range in Africa in the 1990's.

Urbana, Illinois, USA
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