>> "Varroa mite [was] found in Indonesia (Oudemans 1904)... > > But which mite, V.j. or V.d.? As far as A.m. is concerned V.j. now seems > to > be of little interest. My understanding is that the varroa that Oudemans described was V. jacobsoni. Until recently only VJ was in Java where I think the sample came from. I have heard that Java now has VD as bees have been moved between islands and Apis cerana with VD was moved in from further north. Trevor Weatherhead AUSTRALIA Coming to Apimondia in Australia in 2007? -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---