Another Species of Varroa Mite Threatens Honeybees (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Another Species of Varroa Mite Threatens Honeybees

Caption

Varroa mites are considered the biggest bee health problem worldwide. Here, a Varroa destructor mite has latched on to the upper-right side of a honeybee's abdomen to feed.

Credit

Purdue University/Tom Campbell

Usage Restrictions

Please credit Purdue University/Tom Campbell

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.