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Si240
13-04-2007, 21:28
No comments on the photo please.. I know it's rubbish. The purpose of this post is to ask for help identifying the "little ones"... I've tried research but cannot find out whether this bee is carting arround it's young or host to a bunch of parasites... anyone shed any light on this please?

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/MisterRebel/_MG_6473.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/MisterRebel/_MG_6473t.jpg
Janice
13-04-2007, 21:29
Grotesque. those are baby ticks I would say! :gag:


http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/bruggers/uploaded_images/seedticks-727074.JPG
oldgit
13-04-2007, 21:55
eeew!
Richard
13-04-2007, 22:01
Poor thing!
photostar_1
14-04-2007, 00:25
Euuch! Parasites, I think.
Gilly B
14-04-2007, 00:52
Agree with above :gag:





..................Yipee! I have reached 200 :clap:
kissfoto
14-04-2007, 01:06
Thats the way of the world, natures way. Definately look like tic larvae.
Matt
14-04-2007, 01:15
They're mites.

Rescue a bee from mites technique (http://www.uksafari.com/bumblebees3.htm)
sawman
14-04-2007, 04:26
I have only seen this once on a bee but it looks as if it is getting more common. Maybe a wee project for summer. Get up close to a Bumble bee.
I like Bumble bees.
Janice
14-04-2007, 06:30
They're mites.

Rescue a bee from mites technique (http://www.uksafari.com/bumblebees3.htm)

"She keeps the bee in an open box, wrapped loosely in tissue"

how sweet is that!!! :hug:
RobertP
14-04-2007, 08:53
I just love the page title - 'How to Repair a Bumble Bee'

:lol:
Cobra
14-04-2007, 13:37
If memory correctly serves its a Varroa Mite
Si240
14-04-2007, 19:03
Thanks all for your help, Matt - great link, thankyou, will bear that in mind if htis bee shows up again