Aethina tumida is a predator of

A. Honey bees

B. Silk worms

C. Lac insects

D. Trichogramma

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Aethina tumida is a predator of Honey bees.
The small hive beetle or Aethina tumida can be a destructive pest of honey bee colonies, causing damage to comb, stored honey and pollen.
If a beetle infestation is sufficiently heavy, it may cause bees to abandon their hive. Its presence can also be a marker in the diagnosis of colony collapse disorder for honey bees.