Tropilaelaps clareae
Tropilaelaps clareae is among several species of mites in the genus Tropilaelaps that parasitize European honey bees (Apis mellifera) in Asia. While Tropilaelaps mites have not reached North America, a new review of existing research on the genus offers a comprehensive look at the mites and identifies gaps in existing knowledge about the genus. (Photo credit: Pest and Diseases Image Library, Bugwood.org)