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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 
Fiq. 176. — 1 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. 
