Peter Edwards said: > How can I distinguish jacobsonii from destructor? Jacobsoni are nearly round, while destructor are ellipical in shape. Destructor is also larger (when comparing adults to adults). This semi-famous set of mug shots has appeared all over, but I have no idea who made the photos. A very nice side-by-side comparison. http://www.anu.edu.au/BoZo/trueman/labsite/images/mite.gif Also, the abstract of the paper that presented "varroa" as being more than one mite is here: http://www.kluweronline.com/oasis.htm/260786 > Does anyone know where I can find a picture of pollen mites? This is a lousy image, but I am assuming that you'd rather have something than nothing: http://www.tarencotta.com/bees/winterize.htm jim (Who ate tonight at a place so noisy you can't even hear yourself taste!) :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::