Varroa destructors
Scientific name: Varroidae
Varroa destructors
Scientific name: Varroidae
Description
These minuscule Varroidae, notorious for their impact on honeybees, latch onto their hosts to feed and reproduce, significantly weakening the bees by spreading viruses like the deformed wing virus. One prevalent misconception is that varroa mites target all types of bees; however, their primary victims are the honeybees, specifically. Understanding the dynamics between these mites and honeybees is crucial for devising effective strategies to manage bee health and ensure the sustainability of bee-dependent ecosystems.