Wax moth

Waxworms are the caterpillar larvae of wax moths, which belong to the family Pyralidae. Two closely related species are commercially bred – the lesser wax moth and the greater wax moth. They belong to the tribe Galleriini in the snout moth subfamily Galleriinae.

Another species whose larvae share that name is the Indianmeal moth, though this species is not available commercially.

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