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
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