waxworm

/ˈwæksˌwɔːrm/

Definitions

1. noun

The larva of the wax moth, which feeds on wax, especially that from beehives.

“The beekeeper had to remove the waxworms from the hive before they damaged the honeycomb.”

Synonyms

  • bee moth larva
  • larva of the wax moth

Antonyms

  • bee
  • beekeeper