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bee moth

/biː mɒθ/

Traduction: Papillon nocturne dont les larves infestent les ruches en se nourrissant de cire, de miel et de pollen, et peuvent endommager les rayons.

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/biː mɒθ/C1formalscientific
  • frPapillon nocturne dont les larves infestent les ruches en se nourrissant de cire, de miel et de pollen, et peuvent endommager les rayons.

A type of moth whose larvae infest beehives, feeding on beeswax, honey, and pollen, often causing damage to honeycomb structures.

  1. Insect speciesC1formal

    A type of moth (Galleria mellonella) whose larvae infest beehives, feeding on beeswax, honey, and pollen.

    frfausse teigne de la ruche

    • The beekeeper found bee moth larvae in several frames of the hive.
    • Bee moths can cause significant damage to weak honeybee colonies.
    • Controlling bee moth infestations is a challenge for many apiarists.