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J Virol. 1988 April; 62(4): 1266-1270

Drosophila S virus, a hereditary reolike virus, probable agent of the morphological S character in Drosophila simulans.

Station de Recherches de Pathologie Comparée, Saint Christol, France.

ABSTRACT

Isometric reolike virions were found in all the examined Drosophila simulans flies from two strains (SimES-st and Israel-st) presenting the S phenotype, a maternally inherited morphological trait (abnormalities of bristles). Normal flies of both strains appeared virus-free. Virions were found in the cytoplasm of male and female gonads and epidermal cells, including the bristle-forming cells, which appeared disorganized. Steps of virogenesis were described. A positive correlation was demonstrated between expressivity of the S phenotype and degree of viral infection. This hereditary reolike virus seems to be responsible for the S character of D. simulans and was named DSV (Drosophila S virus).