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wax moth

/ˈwæks mɒθ/

Traduction: Papillon dont les larves infestent les ruches, se nourrissant de cire d'abeille, de pollen et de miel, et endommageant souvent les rayons.

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/ˈwæks mɒθ/formalscientific
  • frPapillon dont les larves infestent les ruches, se nourrissant de cire d'abeille, de pollen et de miel, et endommageant souvent les rayons.

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

  1. Insect speciesC1formal

    A type of moth whose larvae feed on beeswax and honeycomb, often considered a pest in beekeeping.

    frfausse teigne

    • The beekeeper found wax moth larvae in the hive.
    • Wax moths can cause significant damage to honeycomb structures.
    • Proper hive maintenance helps prevent wax moth infestations.