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Galleria

Galleria

9.9
A group of moths whose caterpillars eat wax and honey in beehives
  • noun
  • /ɡəˈlɛr.i.ə/
  • Specialized
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  • The greater wax moth, belonging to the genus Galleria, is considered a pest by beekeepers.

Examples

  • Galleria larvae are known to infest beehives and feed on wax and honey.

  • Researchers studied the life cycle of various species in the Galleria genus.

  • The Galleria is known for its destructive larvae.

  • Did you know the Galleria is also called the honeycomb moth?

  • Galleria larvae are known to infest beehives and feed on wax and honey.

  • The greater wax moth, belonging to the genus Galleria, is considered a pest by beekeepers.

  • Researchers studied the life cycle of various species in the Galleria genus.

Synonyms

genus Galleria
vsGalleria
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of moths that includes the greater wax moth, a pest of beehives

is the same but omits the species name for a simpler genus reference

Compounds

genus Galleria
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of moths that includes the greater wax moth, a pest of beehives

Surface Forms

Galleria singular
Gallerias plural

Etymology

Galleria comes from the same root as the English word gallery, which means 'a long room or passage'. Scientists used this name for the moth group because the larvae make tunnel-like 'galleries' in beehives as they eat wax and honey, so the name fits their habit.