Abstract :
Galleria mellonella (L.) has been reared using the rearing methods of Wiesner (1993), Deseo et al. (1990), Marston and Ertle (1973), Haydak (1936), A and B artificial diets and investigated the effects of these diets on the duration of larval development, pupal development and adult longevity. Experiments were carried out under the conditions of 29±2ºC and 60-70% r.h. in controlled condition. In conclusion, Deseo et al.'s and A's diets are the best among the other diets, because these two diets are cheaper and more suitable regarding for the mass production and biological parameters of Galleria mellonella.
Keyword :
Galleria mellonella, Greater wax moth, biology, development, artificial diet, effect