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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.
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.
Aethina tumida small hive beetle.
Portrait of Aethina tumida, the small hive beetle.
Small hive beetles (Aethina tumida) typically hide in unoccupied sections of the hive.
Aethina tumida, the small hive beetle, showing the distinctive clubbed antennae that mark the family Nitidulidae. 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. Urbana, Illinois, USA
Small hive beetle (Aethina tumida), larva. Heavy infestations of these larvae can cause a large portion of the honey stores to ferment.
Small hive beetle (Aethina tumida), larva. Heavy infestations of these larvae can cause a large portion of the honey stores to ferment.
Small hive beetle (Aethina tumida), larva. Heavy infestations of these larvae can cause a large portion of the honey stores to ferment.
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