This study investigated the effect of gamma irradiation combined with entomopathogenic fungi (Beauveria bassiana and Paecilomyces lilacinus) on the adult longevity in Galleria mellonella. Three experimental groups were studied: the progeny of F1 larvae from irradiated parental males, the progeny of F1 larvae from irradiated parental females, and a control group of unirradiated insects. Results showed that the adult longevity was significantly decreased with increasing irradiation doses. Combining gamma irradiation and entomopathogenic fungi can improve control measures targeted at adult longevity of G. mellonella.
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10 March 2025
Effects of Gamma Irradiation and the LC50 of Entomopathogenic Fungi on Adult Survival Rate of the Greater Wax Moth, Galleria mellonella L. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
Hussein Farid Mohamed,
Samira Elsayed Mustafa El-Naggar,
Mahmoud Abd-elmohsen Sweilem,
Ahmed Adly Mahmoud Ibrahim,
Ola Elsayed Abd Alrahman El-khawaga
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Entomological News
Vol. 132 • No. 2
March 2025
Vol. 132 • No. 2
March 2025
entomopathogenic fungi
Galleria mellonella
gamma irradiation