wax moth
US /ˈwæks mɔθ/
UK /ˈwæks mɔθ/
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polilla de la cera
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.
Los apicultores a menudo luchan contra las infestaciones de polillas de la cera en sus colmenas.
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The larvae of the wax moth can destroy an entire beehive if not controlled.
Las larvas de la polilla de la cera pueden destruir una colmena entera si no se controlan.