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5622 – Galleria mellonella,
Greater Wax Moth
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General Species Information
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Host Plant: Bugguide site lists hosts as Bees wax, dried fruits, crude sugar and dead insects
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Historical Range: Most of the USA
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Our Experience with this Species: Jim Troubridge reports this species from Key Largo and Bahia Honda Key in February, March, April, July and November
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Notes:
Distribution Chart
K. Largo Marath. Ba. Hond B.P.K. No Name Sck. Isd. K. West
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed on that island
Adult Flight Chart
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed in that month
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