Tropilaelaps spp.
Tropilaelaps spp. (Mesostigmata; Laelapidae) - T. clareae belongs to the tracheal mites and naturally infests A. dorsata colonies. T. clareae is not able to life longer than two days on adult honey bees, but they are able to infest up to 90% of the brood. [1] The infestation of T. clareae on A. mellifera colonies leads to severe damage, that are similar to those of Varroa destructor. [2]
Ethiopia: There is whether information about a possible distribution, nor about dangerousness of Tropilaelaps spp. in Ethiopia!
Indonesia: Tropilaelaps spp. is present among Indonesia, but there is no data about dangerousness, nor treatment, indicating that Tropilaelaps represents a negligible risk in Indonesia. [3] [2]
References
- ↑ Crane, E. (1990). Bees and beekeeping: science, practice, and world resources. Heinemann Newnes.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Oldroyd, B. P., & Nanork, P. (2009). Conservation of Asian honey bees. Apidologie, 40(3), 296–312. https://doi.org/10.1051/apido/2009021
- ↑ Ellis, J. D., & Munn, P. A. (2005). The worldwide health status of honey bees. Bee World, 86(4), 88–101. https://doi.org/10.1080/0005772X.2005.11417323
Damage in colonies: In colonies with high mite levels, Tropilaelaps causes damage similar to Varroa. Death occurs in both brood and adult bees. This leads to colony decline and collapse, and can cause bees to abscond from their hives. Colonies of A. mellifera can be killed within one year of infestation by Tropilaelaps.
