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Pyralidae

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Pyralidae is a family of moths commonly called pyralid moths, snout moths or grass moths, in the superfamily Pyraloidea, comprising approximately 6,150 described species worldwide and ranking as the third largest moth family in North America, with more than 600 species north of Mexico. Most species are small to medium sized, with wingspans typically between 9 and 37 millimeters, and are recognizable by prominent labial palps that project forward like a snout. The family is divided into five recognized subfamilies: Chrysauginae, Galleriinae, Pyralinae, Epipaschiinae and Phycitinae. Several pyralids are significant pests of stored grain and other agricultural products, including the Indian mealmoth and the Mediterranean flour moth, while others, especially the waxworms, are bred commercially as live food for reptiles and birds. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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Waxworm, Species
Source Waxworm (Wikipedia)
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1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
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2. Pyralidae (Wikipedia)
  • Introduction
    The Pyralidae, commonly called pyralid moths, snout moths or grass moths, are a family of Lepidoptera in the ditrysian superfamily Pyraloidea.
  • Taxonomic rank (structure-wave classification, ruling 761/926)
  • In Group: Moth Families, Lead
    The Pyralidae, commonly called pyralid moths, snout moths or grass moths, are a family of Lepidoptera in the ditrysian superfamily Pyraloidea.
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Wikidata: Pyralidae
Wikidata Q248425, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Waxworm (Wikipedia)
Parent Taxon Of: Waxworm, Lead
Quote, Parent Taxon Of: Waxworm, Lead
Waxworms are the caterpillar larvae of wax moths, which belong to the family Pyralidae (snout moths).
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