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FIG. 172. Wax-moth, female. Enlarged. 



as they go (Fig. 173). These tunnels are spotted with excreta. 

 The larva? (Fig. 174) feed on pollen, cocoons and other mate- 

 rials in the combs. The e x ggs 

 are laid in crevices in the hive 

 or in any narrow space (Fig. 

 175) and seemingly in most lo- 

 calities there are probably few 

 hives that do not harbor some 



FIG. 174. Larva of wax -moth. 



FIG. 175. Eggs of wax-moth 

 laid on top-bar of frame. 



eggs. If combs are removed from the bees and sealed up, 

 it will frequently be found that they become riddled by 



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