On Sat, 2006-12-30 at 13:28 -0800, randy oliver wrote: > > > My point was that uncapped, > > discoloured larvae - often described as having a 'melted appearance' (and > > usually twisted out of position) are normally associated with EFB. > > EFB larvae are normally twisted up onto the sides of the cell, and have the > tracheal tubes discolored yellow, but I certainly wouldn't describe them as > "melted." I have seen a mixture - most intact, some rather more melted. I suspect this is as a result of a second infection. Interesting that the gut is "lumpy" and white - an easy diagnosis. james http://www.demon.co.uk/beekeeping.htm -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---