Tropilaelaps
- Pronunciation
- /troh-pil-AH-laps/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Tropilaelaps
- Plural
- Tropilaelaps
Definition
A genus of parasitic mites that primarily infest honeybee colonies.
Etymology
From Latin 'tropi-' meaning 'turning' and 'laelaps' meaning 'leaping'.
Example
Tropilaelaps mites are known to parasitize honeybees, causing significant damage to colonies.
Related Terms
- Mites
- Parasitism
- Honeybees
Usage Notes
Tropilaelaps mites are a serious pest in apiculture, often more damaging than the Varroa mite.