Achroia grisella (Lesser wax moth)

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The moths have plain grey-brown forewings, and hindwings that are a dirty white with a silken sheen, and have a fringe on the trailing edges. The moths have a wingspan of about 2 cms.

Achroia grisella is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands

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Achroia grisella (Lesser wax moth) at Russell, ACT - 16 May 2025 by Hejor1

Hejor1

Achroia grisella (Lesser wax moth) at Melba, ACT - 20 Dec 2024 by kasiaaus

kasiaaus

Achroia grisella (Lesser wax moth) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 17 Oct 2024 by DianneClarke

DianneClarke

Achroia grisella (Lesser wax moth) at Rugosa - 3 Mar 2024 by SenexRugosus

SenexRugosus

Achroia grisella (Lesser wax moth) at Russell, ACT - 16 May 2025 by Hejor1

Achroia grisella (Lesser wax moth) at Melba, ACT - 20 Dec 2024 by kasiaaus

Achroia grisella (Lesser wax moth) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 17 Oct 2024 by DianneClarke

Achroia grisella (Lesser wax moth) at Rugosa - 3 Mar 2024 by SenexRugosus

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Species information

Achroia grisella Scientific name
Lesser wax moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Cosmopolitan
Minor weed or pest
Up to 655m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

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Katarina's garden Rugosa
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Jerrabomberra, NSW Melba, ACT Russell, ACT

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