Achroia grisella | |
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An adult wax moth | |
Common names: | Waxworm, Wax Moth, Lesser Wax Moth |
Size: | 0.4-0.6 inches[1] |
Color: | Gray or dirty brown |
Defense: | No information |
Range: | Africa, Australia, Europe, North America, Colombia, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Bengal, Japan, Sri Lanka, and French Polynesia |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Pyralidae |
Genus: | Achroia |
Species: | grisella |
Life cycle | |
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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: | Sautee, fry, toast |
Parts consumed: | All |
Toxicity: | Potential allergen |
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