Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1099987

Greater Wax Moth
Galleria mellonella

Observation date: August 30, 2016
Submitted by: edenny
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: About 3/4 inch length, holds its wings fairly close to body with a slight crimp, the effect is a demarcation between the upper part (orange and gray blotchy) and the wingtip part (same colors, but more organized, striped pattern)
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 01, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.