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Bumble Bee Wax Moth

A⁠phomia sociella

Photo by arne.roysland
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Field Notes

Description:

A small moth of the family Pyralidae. Males have a creamy white head and an irregular, dark band in the middle of the forewing.

Habitat:

On the balcony.

Notes:

Norwegian name: H⁠umlebolvoksmott

Reference Links:

Aphomia sociella - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
arne.roysland
Because the female moths prefer to seek out nests of bees and wasps to lay their eggs.

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PublishedJune 20, 2022

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