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often be seen flying in the 

 apiary in early evening and 

 attempting to enter the 

 hives. 



The lesser wax-moth (Achroia 

 grissella). 



This moth (Figs. 178, 179, 

 180, 181 and 182) is less 

 widely distributed in the 

 United States than the pre- 

 vious species. The larvae 

 tunnel through combs in 

 much the same way as those 



of the larger species. The eggs are laid singly on the 



side wall of cells. 



Fig. 178. — Lesser wax-moth in nat- 

 ural position. 



Remedies. 



To destroy the moth 

 larvae and pupse in 

 combs not in use, place 

 them in hives tiered 

 one above the other 

 and on top place an 

 empty hive or super. On the top-bars of the upper- 

 most frames place a saucer into which pour bisulfid of 

 carbon. The gas caused by the evaporation of the liquid 



Fig. 179. — Lesser wax-moth, male. 





Fig. 180. — Lesser wax-moth, female. 



