Observation on the embryonic development of Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman, 2000 (Mesostigmata-Varroidae)

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Dept. of Zoology and Agricultural Nematology, Fact. of Agric., Cairo Univ., Giza, Egypt

Abstract

The embryonic development of Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman,2000 was investigated during the period from egg deposition until hatching to protonymphal stage. Formation of the gnathosoma and development of legs as well as the chaetotaxy and leg segmentation were followed up, described and illustrated during the development of Varroa embryo within the chorion.

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