Achroia grisella

(Fabricius, 1794)
Lesser Wax Moth

Sort #: 1367 | P #: 800042 | MPG #: 5623
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Larval feeding type: In beehives
Larval substrate: Honeycomb; also dried fruit
Phenology: Adult: 5/05 to 9/27 (12 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2010
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Barnstable
Number of Records: 13