Wax Moth Definition

noun
A moth (Galleria mellonella) that lays its eggs in beehives, where the larvae feed on the wax and debris of the honeycombs.
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Noun

Singular:
wax moth
Plural:
wax moths

Wax Moth Sentence Examples

  • This prevents granulation and kills wax moth larvae and eggs should any be present.

  • The Greater Wax Moth has a wingspan of up to 3.6 cm. and the Lesser Wax Moth a wingspan of 1.8 cm.

  • Finally, wax moth does not kill bees or infest strong colonies, only weak colonies that are dying out or stored frames.

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