Waxworm
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Waxworms are the caterpillar larvae of wax moths, which belong to the family Pyralidae. Two closely related species are commercially bred – the lesser wax moth and the greater wax moth. They belong to
Adult specimen of the lesser wax moth (Achroia grisella)
Adult specimen of the greater wax moth (Galleria mellonella)
G. mellonella larva
Galleria mellonella
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Galleria mellonella, the greater wax moth or honeycomb moth, is a moth of the family Pyralidae. G. mellonella is found throughout the world. It is one of two species of wax moths, with the other being
Waxworm
…which belong to the family Pyralidae (snout moths). Two closely related species are commercially bred – the lesser wax moth (Achroia grisella) and the greater wax moth (Galleria mellonella). They belong to the tribe Galleriini in the snout moth subfamily Galleriinae. Another species whose larvae share that name is the…
Galleria mellonella 1
Mounted, dorsal view
Figs.1 larva after final moult on hive wax, 1a several larvae with a mass of cocoons amongst hive wax
Mounted, ventral view