There has already been much published about this new hive pest. The Speedy Bee's latest issue is full of information, and the August issue of Bee Culture has a long article on discovery, biology (at least as much as is known) and I imagine The American Bee Journal will have  information also. Photos are included in the first two for sure. Check the journals for lots of information, written by observers, scientists and regulatory people who have been there, seen the damage and captured some of these insects. Beekeepers, too, are interviewed with first hand observations.
Kim Flottum
Editor, Bee Culture Magazine
1-800-289-7668 x3214
 
http://www.airoot.com/beeculture/index.htm
 
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From:   beeman[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:   Thursday, July 23, 1998 7:33 AM
To:     [log in to unmask]
Subject:        Afro-Beetle!
 
Hi all, can anybody tell me about this hive beetle?? does anyone have
pics of it/them?? I live in KY and so far haven't seen anything abnormal
in or around my hives??