Hi, I just noticed a drone hanging around the entrance, and his wings didn't look quite right. In fact, they were not really there!.
I didn't notice any other bees with the same issue, I haven't opened up the hive up either to take a look.
Any idea what it might be?
http://imgur.com/4fTFvTS
Probably DWV (Deformed wing virus) from varroa mites. Do a mite count and treat if needed!
My bees turfed the drones out for winter a few weeks ago - maybe he lost his when he was being beaten up and thrown out?
We don't yet have Varroa in Australia.
just winter coming no free lunch for drones when not needed no varrora in aus