Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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SoCal's hybrid bees outsmart Varroa mites before they even hatch

Southern California is home to a flying black-and-yellow treasure. While commercial honeybee hives nationwide are collapsing under attack from deadly parasites, a unique hybrid bee found only in this part of the state has demonstrated the ability to survive.

SoCal's hybrid bees outsmart Varroa mites before they even hatch
Image: Phys.org
Southern California is home to a flying black-and-yellow treasure. While commercial honeybee hives nationwide are collapsing under attack from deadly parasites, a unique hybrid bee found only in this part of the state has demonstrated the ability to survive.

Originally published at Phys.org

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