Cloudy wing virus

Signs or indications

Usually none. Some adults may have wrinkled, cloudy-like wings

Description

This little-studied virus is apparently related to colony collapse disorder, which may be spread by varroa mites. The condition lacks distinguishing characteristics, though at high levels some infected adults have a cloudy wing appearance. 

Most closely resembles

other viruses

Resources

PerfectBee. N.d. Fat Bees and the Winter Cluster. PerfectBee. Accessed 2023. https://beekeepclub.com/cloudy-wing-virus/

 Bee with DWV and cloudy-appearing wings; photo by The BeeMD photo collection
Bee with DWV and cloudy-appearing wings; photo by The BeeMD photo collection
 Bee with DWV but also perhaps cloudy wing virus; photo by Robert Snyder
Bee with DWV but also perhaps cloudy wing virus; photo by Robert Snyder