What damage does a wax moth cause?

The wax moth is known for its specific behavior of consuming and damaging the comb within a beehive. When a wax moth infests a colony, the larvae burrow into the wax comb, creating tunnels and damaging the structural integrity of the brood comb itself. This activity disrupts the space necessary for the bees to rear their young and store honey effectively.

While other choices involve potential issues in beekeeping, they do not accurately describe the primary damage caused specifically by wax moths. For example, while wax moths can indirectly lead to weakened hive conditions due to damage, their primary activity is focused on consuming and damaging the comb. Similarly, the spread of diseases among colonies is typically associated with other pests or pathogens rather than the wax moth itself.