wax moth

US /ˈwæks mɔθ/
UK /ˈwæks mɔθ/
"wax moth" picture
1.

蜡螟

a moth whose larvae feed on beeswax and honey, often found in beehives, causing damage to the comb and stored honey

:
Beekeepers often struggle with infestations of wax moths in their hives.
养蜂人经常与蜂箱中的蜡螟侵扰作斗争。
The larvae of the wax moth can destroy an entire beehive if not controlled.
如果不加以控制,蜡螟的幼虫可以摧毁整个蜂箱。