Honey bee tracheal mite
- Pronunciation
- /HONE-bee TRA-kee-al MITE/
- Category
- Parasite
- Singular
- Honey bee tracheal mite
- Plural
- Honey bee tracheal mites
Definition
A parasitic mite that lives in the tracheae of honey bees, causing a variety of problems including reduced honey yields and colony health.
Etymology
From the Latin 'trachea', meaning 'windpipe' and 'Apis mellifera', the scientific name for the honey bee.
Example
Infestations of honey bee tracheal mites can lead to a decline in honey production and increased susceptibility to other diseases.
Related Terms
- Tracheal mite
- Apis mellifera
- Parasitism
- Bee health
Usage Notes
Honey bee tracheal mites are a significant threat to honey bee populations worldwide.