wax moth
US /ˈwæks mɔθ/
UK /ˈwæks mɔθ/
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a moth whose larvae feed on beeswax and honey, often found in beehives, causing damage to the comb and stored honey
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Beekeepers often struggle with infestations of wax moths in their hives.
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The larvae of the wax moth can destroy an entire beehive if not controlled.