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Photo © Jim Wheeler, Upwell 02/10/11 |
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Norfolk status
Locally uncommon in Norfolk, although can often be found wherever old bee-hives occur.
Considered a pest by most bee-keepers, improvements in bee-keeping practices keep numbers down.
Note characteristic yellow head.
The larvae feed on the wax of old honeycombs and are also known to feed on dried fruit and dead insects.
Recent records at Filby (D. Hipperson 2006), Salhouse (J. Clifton, 2009), Blackborough (R. Edmunds, 2010,2011) Downham (R. Edmunds, 2011), Upwell (J. Wheeler, 2011).Recorded in 9 (13%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1884.
Last Recorded in 2011. |
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Copyright © Jim Wheeler 2013
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| Wingspan: |
16-24mm |
| Season: |
July - Oct |
| Foodplant: |
Old Honeycomb from Bee-hives |
| Nat Status: |
Local |
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Hawk moths
