Varroa destructor Biology : anatomy, reproduction, life history, & genetics

Abstract

The ectoparasitic mite (Varroa destructor) is a parasitic species that has been scrutinized with increasing intensity due to its economic and ecologic impact on European honeybees (Apis mellifera). With the plethora of research being produced it can be difficult to know what is or is not known about varroa mites. Previously, excellent reviews of the varroa have been written that focus on reproduction, disease transmission, and infestation dispersal. The goal of this review however is to gather both historic and modern research on the anatomy, life history, and genetic information of the varroa in detail, but to also point out gaps in the current field of research that should be investigated.

Keywords

Apis mellifera; Varroa destructor; Anatomy; Reproduction; Parasite

Published in

Publisher: Department of Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

SLU Authors

• Scaramella, Nicholas

  • Department of Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Zoology

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/142735