wax moth
US /ˈwæks mɔθ/
UK /ˈwæks mɔθ/
名詞
1.
蠟螟
a moth whose larvae feed on beeswax and honey, often found in beehives, causing damage to the comb and stored honey
範例:
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Beekeepers often struggle with infestations of wax moths in their hives.
養蜂人經常與蜂箱中的蠟螟侵擾作鬥爭。
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The larvae of the wax moth can destroy an entire beehive if not controlled.
如果不加以控制，蠟螟的幼蟲可以摧毀整個蜂箱。
在 Lingoland 學習這個單詞