About Aphomia sociella (Linnaeus, 1758)
This species, Aphomia sociella, is also known as the adult bee moth. Its wingspan measures 18 to 40 millimeters, which is equal to 0.71 to 1.57 inches. The moth's body and forewings are most commonly reddish brown, tan, or dark green. Aphomia sociella displays clear sexual dimorphism: males are typically more brightly colored and have more distinct patterns than females. Additionally, each forewing of the female has a dark spot at its center. The bee moth is commonly distributed across Europe, Britain, and Asia. It has also been recorded in multiple U.S. states in North America, including California, Utah, New York, Virginia, and Connecticut. In the temperate regions of its range, such as Belgium and the Netherlands, this moth is active in flight from June to August.
