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Fig. 178. — Lesser wax-moth in nat¬ 
ural position. 
of the larger species. The I 
side wall of cells. 
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 
ggs are laid singly on the 
Remedies. 
To destroy the moth 
larva; and pupae in 
combs not in use, place 
them in hives tiered 
one above the other 
and on top place an 
empty hive or super. 
Fig. 179. — Lesser wax-moth, male. 
On the top-bars of the upper¬ 
most frames place a saucer into which pour bisuhid of 
carbon. The gas caused by the evaporation of the liquid 
Fig. 180. — Lesser wax-moth, female. 
