Pyralidae : Galleriinae
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Achroia grisella
Lesser Wax Moth

(Fabricius, 1794)1426 / 62.005

Norfolk status
Local in Norfolk, can often be found wherever old bee-hives are situated.
Considered a pest by most bee-keepers, modern bee-keeping practices keep numbers down.

Note characteristic yellow head.

The larvae feed on the wax of old honeycombs and are also known to feed on dried fruit and dead insects.

Recorded in 41 (55%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1884.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
06/09/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
05/09/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
02/09/2024128TF92Great Ryburgh
02/09/2024127TG11Costessey
01/09/2024128TF83North Creake
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Wingspan: 16-24mm
Flight: July - Oct
Foodplant:   Old Honeycomb from Bee-hives
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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