Wax Moth (Galleria mellonella, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
The English name derives from the fact that the larvae live in beehives feeding on the honeycomb.

Wingspan: 29-40 mm.
Foodplant(s): honeycomb from beehives
Flying: One generation, June-October
National status: Common

Habitat

Gardens, woodland, heathland.

Regional Information

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62.006 (BF1425) Wax Moth Galleria mellonella, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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