| Galleria mellonella | |
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 An adult greater wax moth | |
| Common names: | Waxworm, Greater wax moth, Honeycomb moth |
| Size: | 1.2-1.6 inches (wingspan) |
| Color: | Tan, brown, reddish brown |
| Defense: | No information |
| Range: | Europe, Asian, North America, and Australia |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pyralidae |
| Genus: | Galleria |
| Species: | mellonella |
| Life cycle | |
| Egg | |
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| Larva | |
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| Pupa | |
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| Adult
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| Preparation | |
| Stage consumed: | Larva |
| Cooking method: | Sauteed, Fried, Toasted |
| Parts consumed: | All |
| Toxicity: | Potential allergen |
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Habitat[]
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Consumption[]
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Recipes[]
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Farming[]
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Legality[]
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Buying[]
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Media[]
Girl Meets Bug - ep. 1 WaxWorm Tacos
Daniella Martin of Girl Meets Bug makes waxworm tacos