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Bee Moth - Aphomia sociella TL: ~15 mm. Sexually dimorphic. FW pattern had shades of green, brown, and pinkish purple. There are two black spots in the median area. Host: Beeswax<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to an LED light (395 nm) in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2021 (46) Aphomia,Aphomia sociella,Bee moth,Geotagged,Spring,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Bee Moth - Aphomia sociella

TL: ~15 mm. Sexually dimorphic. FW pattern had shades of green, brown, and pinkish purple. There are two black spots in the median area. Host: Beeswax

Habitat: Attracted to an LED light (395 nm) in a semi-rural area

2021 (46)

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The Bee moth

''Aphomia sociella'', also known as the bee moth and the bumble bee wax moth, is a small moth of the family Pyralidae and subfamily Galleriinae. The bee moth is native to Europe and are named "bee moths" because they seek out nests of bees and wasps to lay their eggs.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jun 12, 2021. Captured Jun 6, 2021 22:35 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm

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