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the tunnels of these larvae, presumably developed from eggs 

 already present on the combs or frames. After feeding, the 

 larvae pupate, first spinning 

 silken webs around them- 

 selves. Previous to pupa- 

 tion (Figs. 176 and 177) 

 they sometimes burrow a 

 little way into the hive 

 wall, this being specially 

 noticeable in the redwood 

 hives in the West. The life 

 history of this moth has 

 recently been described by 

 Paddock. 1 Although re- 

 peatedly introduced, the 

 wax-moth is not found in Colorado. Except for special 

 regions, as the one just mentioned, this moth is found 

 wherever bees are kept and is also destructive to the combs 

 of the giant bee (Apis dorsata). The female moths can 



FIG. 176. Pupa of wax-moth. 



FIG. 177. Cocoons of wax-moth. 



1 Paddock, F. B., 1913. The life history and control of the bee-moth or 

 wax-moth. In Bulletin 158 "Investigations pertaining to Texas beekeep- 

 ing." Texas Agric. Exp. Station. 



