The lesser wax moth (Achroia grisella) is a small moth of the snout moth family (Pyralidae) that belongs to the subfamily Galleriinae. The species was...
postvittana), a highly polyphagous pest Wax moths (Galleria mellonella, Achroia grisella), pests of bee hives Duponchelia fovealis, a new invasive pest...
Two closely related species are commercially bred – the lesser wax moth (Achroia grisella) and the greater wax moth (Galleria mellonella). They belong to...
infest beehives, including those of Apis cerana. Achroia innotata innotata Achroia innotata lankella Achroia innotata sakaiella "GlobIZ search". Global Information...
the caterpillar larvae of the greater (Galleria mellonella) and lesser (Achroia grisella) wax moths (subfamily Galleriinae). They are natively pests of...
and widespread disease of the adult honey bee. Galleria mellonella and Achroia grisella wax moth larvae hatch, tunnel through and destroy comb that contains...
species of fly), ants, wasps and wax moths such as Galleria mellonella and Achroia grisella cause damage by eating honey directly. Of course, bees themselves...
a tribe of moths of the subfamily Galleriinae. In alphabetical order: Achroia Hübner, [1819] Cathayia Hampson, 1901 Chevalierella Ghesquière, 1943 Dinopleura...
(2008). "Reaction norm variants for male calling song in populations of Achroia grisella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae): toward a resolution of the lek paradox"...
inhabitants). Especially notable among these Galleriinae are the waxworms (Achroia and Galleria larvae) which are both significant as beekeeping pests and...
guardians of the hive allow it to be infiltrated by a lesser wax moth, Achroia grisella. When her eggs hatch, the larvae devour honey and wax and undermine...
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