Galleria mellonella

Greater Wax Moth at Aranda, ACT

Galleria mellonella at Aranda, ACT - 3 Nov 2022
Galleria mellonella at Aranda, ACT - 3 Nov 2022
Galleria mellonella at Aranda, ACT - 3 Nov 2022
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Identification history

Galleria mellonella 3 Nov 2022 donhe
Galleria mellonella 3 Nov 2022 ibaird
Unidentified 1 Nov 2022 KMcCue

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It appeared a small black moth. Surprised in the photos it appears to be brown. It was tiny. The moth was back so I coaxed it onto a sheet of paper - maybe this is better

2 comments

ibaird wrote:
   3 Nov 2022
The features are not easily visible but it looks like G. mellonella based on the overall shape and the marking on the thorax. See Sighting No, 3394270.
KMcCue wrote:
   3 Nov 2022
Please note I have added a photo, the moth was back. Hope this helps.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 3 Nov 2022 04:25 PM Recorded on
  • KMcCue Recorded by

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  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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