322 observations
Varroa Mite
Varroa destructor
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Mesostigmata ›Family: Laelapidae ›Genus: Varroa
About
Varroa destructor, the Varroa mite, is an external parasitic mite that attacks and feeds on honey bees and is one of the most damaging honey bee pests in the world. A significant mite infestation leads to the death of a honey bee colony, usually in the late autumn through early spring. Without management for Varroa mite, honey bee colonies typically collapse within 2 to 3 years in temperate climates. These mites can infest Apis mellifera, the
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Varroa Mite is Varroa destructor.
- Varroa Mite belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Varroa Mite belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Varroa Mite belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Varroa Mite belongs to the order Mesostigmata.
- Varroa Mite belongs to the family Laelapidae.
- Varroa Mite belongs to the genus Varroa.