Greater wax moth ( Galleria mellonella)Īdult moths are pale brown to grey, usually about 20mm long. Wax moths are never the initial cause of colony destruction but in weak colonies their larvae can damage combs not covered and protected by bees. Healthy, populous honey bee colonies do not tolerate wax moth larvae in the hive. ![]() They tunnel and chew through combs - particularly combs that have contained brood and pollen. ![]() ![]() Wax moth larvae are very destructive and can quickly destroy stored beeswax combs.
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