Mites on Megalopta (IMAGE) Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Caption Mites hitch a bee-back ride between nests. Credit Natalia Biani Usage Restrictions Credit: Natalia Biani License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.