1 Reply by stevemcbill

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Re: Dictionary Entry for Varroa Mite Required

Currently, I cannot find the Varroa Mite (Varroa destructor Anderson & Trueman, 2000) in any of the dictionaries (Recorder, Webservices and/or NHM Search).

Am I missing it or is this a species that needs adding to the Dictionary ??

Currently, we have a few bee keepers who would like to input pests and parasites from their own and others hives but with this species it is not possible.

Could I ask for it to be added asap please ??

Cheers and thanks.

Steve J. McWilliam

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2 Reply by CharlesHussey

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Re: Dictionary Entry for Varroa Mite Required

Steve,

That surprised me as well, as it is a such an important species for apiarists. Well it is now in:

Varroa destructor Anderson & Trueman, 2000 TVK: NHMSYS0020546308

Varroa mite TVK: NHMSYS0020546314

Both in the 'List of Additional Names'

Regards,

Charles Hussey

NBN Species Dictionary Project Manager (Retired!) smile

3 Reply by stevemcbill

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Re: Dictionary Entry for Varroa Mite Required

Thanks Charles - appreciated.

Do you happen to know when the addition will be promulgated through to the Gateway and to a Recorder Dictionary Update ??

Cheers and thanks.

Steve

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