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Galleria mellonella
Wax Moth
(Linnaeus, 1758)1425 / 62.006

Norfolk status
Locally widespread, associated with bee-hives.

This species lives in bee-hives, where the larvae construct, and feed within galleries in honeycombs, hence the English name 'Wax Moth'.

Recorded in 60 (81%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1884.
Last Recorded in 2025.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
27/03/20251028TF83North Creake
02/11/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
30/10/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
29/10/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
28/10/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
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Wingspan: 29-40mm
Flight: June - October
Foodplant:   Honeycomb from bee-hives
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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