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CHAPTER XL 
ENEMIES OF BEES. 
Of all the bee’s enemies, the most hurtful is the 
moth. 
This insect introduces itself into the hive at 
dusk, and deposits its eggs, 
which, under the influence 
of warmth, are hatched and 
produce worms or caterpil- 
lars. These develop them- 
selves with great rapidity, and bring ruin to the 
hive they infest. 
This caterpillar, at first very small and thin, 
envelops itself in a network or cocoon of silk, 
at the same time perforating the comb. It feeds 
on the pollen, and attains a considerable size, 
being about an inch in length. When once it has 
made its appearance, the bees can only remove 
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