Lesser wax moth

The lesser wax moth is a small moth of the snout moth family (Pyralidae) that belongs to the subfamily Galleriinae. The species was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1794. Adults are about 0.

5 inches (13 mm) in length and have a distinct yellow head with a silver-grey or beige body.
Lesser wax moths are common in most parts of the world, except in areas with cold climates.
Their geographic spread was aided by humans who inadvertently introduced them to many regions worldwide.

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