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Re: Nutritional qualities of beeswax
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Peter Edwards <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 3 Apr 2011 22:44:57 +0100
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Deann
>I believe the wax moth is the only creature capable of digesting beeswax.

Do they actually eat the wax, or the cocoons and pollen.  They are much more 
interested in comb that has had brood in it.

Best wishes

Peter 

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