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<<Has anyone observed damaged mites with hygienic bees or are hygienic bees
simply removing [a number of] immature mites along with the mite-injured
pupae? >>
Some bees do show mite-damaging behaviour I have seen it, but not so far
in my current strain. I'd be glad to see it appear, as it would be a useful
addition to their armoury. The things to look for are mites with legs bitten
off, and ones with a rather characteristic dent in the carapace from bee
bites. I've seen images of these on the Net, so they're out there somewhere.
Regards,
Robert Brenchley
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