Bee Moth - Aphomia sociella

Bee Moth - Aphomia sociella A micro moth species from the family of Pyralidae , subfamily Galleriinae. The moth has a wingspan of 18 to 44 mm. This species is sexually dimorphic but both sexes are somewhat variable. Males have a creamy white head, thorax and forewing proximal to the antemedian line. Females have two black discal spots between the antemedian (first) and postmedian (second) lines, the more distal being the larger. The moth's preferred habitat is around bee and wasp nests and beehives throughout Britain. The species is on the wing from May through to August. The larvae feed on the debris in and the contents of wasp and bee nests. It is Fairly common and widespread and classified as a common species in

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