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Fig. 172. — Wax-moth, female. Enlarged. 
as they go (Fig. 173). These tunnels are spotted with excreta. 
The larvte (Fig. 174) feed on pollen, cocoons and other mate¬ 
rials in the combs. The eggs 
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 
Fiq. 174. — Larva of wax-moth. 
Fig. 175. — Eggs of wax-moth 
laid ou 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 
