| 62.006 ~ 1425 ~ Galleria mellonella ~ Wax Moth | ||
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UK Status Resident. Generally quite a common species over much of England and the southern half of Wales. More local or absent elsewhere. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2025 at Arddleen. Wingspan : M & F 14-19mm. Confusion species None. |
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(Bivoltine.)  Habitat Lives in bee hives and probably the nests of other Hymenoptera. Foodplant Honeycomb, preferring old combs. Lifestage data Eggs laid in spring, larvae feed on wax and pollen, pupates within the nest. |
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 Photo by PT, 13th Aug 2025, Arddleen |
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