Varroa
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Varroa is a genus of parasitic mites associated with honey bees.
- Selected species
- Varroa destructor - a virulent parasite that infests its natural host Apis cerana on mainland Asia and also Apis mellifera (Western honey bee) worldwide
- Varroa jacobsoni - a relatively benign parasite of Apis cerana (Asian honey bees).
