It is a good discussion supported by research reports about mating behaviour and biology. Just adding to this info, I tried to do the math based on info provided by Bob, it does not add up. A Female mite that mates with her son will never produce mature adult off spring due to the post capping period will not be enough to have for full development of a daughter female mite May be only one!!
Medhat Nasr
Alberta Canada
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