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Greater Wax Moth

Galleria mellonella

Least Concern

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

Species

Galleria mellonella (Greater Wax Moth)

Names in Other Languages

French Teigne de la cire

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greater Wax Moth?

The scientific name of Greater Wax Moth is Galleria mellonella. It belongs to the genus Galleria.

What is the conservation status of Greater Wax Moth?

Greater Wax Moth (Galleria mellonella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Greater Wax Moth live?

Greater Wax Moth 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 Greater Wax Moth belong to?

Greater Wax Moth (Galleria mellonella) belongs to the genus Galleria, which is part of the taxonomic family Pyralidae.

Is Greater Wax Moth endangered?

No, Greater Wax Moth (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 Greater Wax Moth belong to?

Greater Wax Moth (Galleria mellonella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).