galleria mellonella

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Noun galleria mellonella has 1 sense

bee moth, wax moth, Galleria mellonella - moth whose larvae live in and feed on bee honeycombs
--₁ is a kind of pyralid, pyralid moth
--₁ is a member of Galleria, genus Galleria

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Galleria mellonella

Description:

Galleria mellonella, commonly known as the greater wax moth, is a species of Lepidoptera found in many parts of the world. It is known for its distinctive wax-like appearance and interesting life cycle.

Sample Sentences:

The galleria mellonella is commonly used as a model organism in laboratory experiments.
The greater wax moth, Galleria mellonella, can infest beehives and cause damage to the combs and wax.
Galleria mellonella larvae are often used as live bait for fishing due to their strong scent and durability.

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