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Re: Tracheal mites
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Wed, 27 Jan 2021 23:11:28 -0000
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>but I seriously lack the skills in dissecting and examining...

It can be tricky to remove the collar, but a quick diagnosis can be even made in the field.

Kill a bee, then remove the head and front pair of legs by using a pair of fine tweezers - put one arm of the tweezers behind the front legs and pull forward.  This will expose the tracheae.  A simple hand lens (10x or 20x) will then allow you see any bronzing or blackening.

Best wishes

Peter 
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W

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