wax moth en · NOUN
Meanings
- Pyralid moths whose larvae (waxworms) feed on the honeycombs of beehives ▸ Achroia spp., possibly only Achroia grisella
- Pyralid moths whose larvae (waxworms) feed on the honeycombs of beehives ▸ A brown moth, Galleria mellonella, sole species in genus Galleria
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wax moths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
lesser wax moth · greater wax moth · American wax moth · bumblebee wax moth
Synonyms
bee moth (certain pyralid moths)
Translations (3)
fi vahakoisa (moth whose larvae feed on honeycombs) · pl mól woskowy (moth whose larvae feed on honeycombs) · fi isovahakoisa (moth whose larvae feed on honeycombs)