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πŸͺ² Beetles

Small Hive Beetle

Aethina tumida

Not Evaluated

About

A small dark beetle native to sub-Saharan Africa that is a serious pest of honeybee colonies. It has spread to North America, Australia, and parts of Europe.

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Did You Know?

Larvae can destroy an entire honeybee colony by consuming all the stored honey and pollen.