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Small Hive Beetle (Aethina tumida) is an insect pest of bee hives. It is a native of South Africa and was first detected in Florida in 1998.

Sandy soils are needed to complete its life cycle..

Scientific Name Common Name Options
Aethina tumidaSmall Hive BeetleNAPIS Maps

Links
Small Hive Beetle - MAAREC
The Small Hive Beetle, Aethina tumida - Bugwood/USFS
Extension Publication
 
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