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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Introduction
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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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 Q248425, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source Waxworm (Wikipedia)
Parent Taxon Of: Waxworm, LeadQuote, 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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