Diseased brood - diagnosis

[boywonder]

Hi all - before I get overexcited and call in the inspector, I would appreciate opinions on the pictures below. On inspecting today I found these diseased /deceased larvae on one frame of a recently swarmed hive. They are collapsed to the bottom of the cell, have a grey patch (at the head ?), and are, well, snotty when removed. I did this to see if they were stringy - which they were not. They also do not have a foul smell. I have consulted Hooper, and can draw no meaningful conclusions. Thoughts most welcome. Thanks in advance. Craig.

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[jenkinsbrynmair]

Looks like sacbrood - have a look on beebase

https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/beebase/sitemap/index.cfm

 

[Dusty Rhodes]

Dusty

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

No harm in calling out your SBI - it's what he's there for

 

[VEG]

If in doubt call em out