See Henderson, C.E., J. Steiner & B. Alexander, 1986; Varroa jacobsoni life cycle. American Bee Journal 126: 117-119. Carol Henderson produced probably the first accurate description of the life cycle and this paper is still referred to today, 10 years later. Hope this helps [log in to unmask] ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Varroa reference? Author: [log in to unmask] at INTERNET1 Date: 23/05/96 14:33 I N T E R O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M Date: 23-May-1996 08:20am EST From: Gene Spears SPEARS Dept: Natural and Physical Science Tel No: TO: Remote Addressee ( [log in to unmask] ) Subject: Varroa reference? Can anyone recommend a good reference on the life cycle of Varroa jacobsoni? Preferably one with photos of the mite and from a journal that would be available on interlibrary loan... Thanks in advance! gene [log in to unmask]