The parasitic mite, Varroa destructor, has shaken the beekeeping and pollination industries
since its spread from its native host, the Asian honey bee (Apis cerana), to the naïve …

Very rapidly after Varroa destructor invaded apiaries of Apis mellifera, the devastating effect
of this mite prompted an active research effort to understand and control this parasite. Over a …

Since 2006, disastrous colony losses have been reported in Europe and North America. The
causes of the losses were not readily apparent and have been attributed to overwintering …

Pollination by honey bees plays a key role in the functioning of ecosystems and optimisation
of agricultural yields. Severe honey bee colony losses worldwide have raised concerns …

Asia is home to at least nine honeybee species, including the introduced Apis mellifera. In
addition to A. mellifera and Apis cerana being widely employed for commercial beekeeping …

Multispecies host-parasite evolution is common, but how parasites evolve after speciating
remains poorly understood. Shared evolutionary history and physiology may propel species …

Abstract Background The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor has emerged as the primary
pest of domestic honey bees (Apis mellifera). Here we present an initial survey of the V …

The parasitic mite Varroa destructor is a leading cause of mortality for Western honey bee
(Apis mellifera) colonies around the globe. We sought to confirm the presence and likely …

Abstract Varroa destructor (Mesostigmata: Varroidae) is arguably the most damaging
parasitic mite that attacks honey bees worldwide. Since its initial host switch from the Asian …

Hostáshifts are a key mechanism of parasite evolution and responsible for the emergence of
many economically important pathogens. Varroa destructor has been a major factor in …