Achroia grisella

(Fabricius, 1794)
Lesser Wax Moth

Sort #: 1300 | P3 #: 800002 | MPG #: 5623
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Larval feeding type: In beehives
Larval substrate: Honeycomb; also dried fruit
Phenology: Adult: 5/17 to 9/27 (9 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2010
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Middlesex, Essex, Barnstable
Number of Records: 9