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Teigne de la cire

Galleria mellonella

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile, Venezuela).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Arthropoda (arthropodes)

Class

Insecta (insecte)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Galleria mellonella (Teigne de la cire)

Names in Other Languages

French Teigne de la cire

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Teigne de la cire?

The scientific name of Teigne de la cire is Galleria mellonella. It belongs to the genus Galleria.

What is the conservation status of Teigne de la cire?

Teigne de la cire (Galleria mellonella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Teigne de la cire live?

Teigne de la cire is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Estonia, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway.

What family does Teigne de la cire belong to?

Teigne de la cire (Galleria mellonella) belongs to the genus Galleria, which is part of the taxonomic family Pyralidae.

Is Teigne de la cire endangered?

No, Teigne de la cire (Galleria mellonella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Teigne de la cire belong to?

Teigne de la cire (Galleria mellonella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).