Wax Moth (Noun)
Meaning
Moth whose larvae live in and feed on bee honeycombs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Wax moths can infest a bee colony in the winter months when the colony's defenses are weaker.
- Beekeepers take measures to control wax moths to prevent them from damaging honeycombs and frames.
- A healthy colony with strong populations and sufficient honey can more easily ward off a wax moth infestation.
- In areas where the winters are harsh the chances of getting wax moth can increase since this condition helps increase chances for it.
- Bees themselves also naturally maintain control of the wax moth through inspections, heat generation, and chemical detection within their honeycombs.