Large wax moth and it’s life products for application in aquaculture and agriculture-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Large wax moth and it’s life products for application in aquaculture and agriculture

Published:2024-07-18 Issue:2 Volume: Page:102-105
ISSN:2782-6252
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Author:

Makavchik S. A.¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. St. Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine

Abstract

This review article focuses on the biological characteristics of the wax moth (Galleria mellonella), as well as its application in aquaculture and agriculture. An analysis of the use of wax moths and their waste products as feed products for animals, fish and birds was carried out. The European Union (EU) allows the use of various plant species as feed ingredients for fish, domestic animals, birds and pigs. Due to its high content of proteins and beneficial microelements, wax moth larva can be used in food products as an alternative protein. Biomass extracts contain large amounts of amino acids and fatty acids. The large wax moth Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae) is used as a biomodel for laboratory research because it can survive at temperatures of 37 0 C and its immune system is similar to the immune system of mammals. The physiological and biochemical processes of Galleria mellonella larvae were studied to further determine the enzyme composition of the insect with the prospect of using the conducted research in the disposal of waste polymer materials in the plastic waste processing industry. Scientific studies of wax moth larvae and their waste products have revealed the presence of enzymes and antibacterial peptides, which are of therapeutic importance. Antimicrobial activity has been established against gram-positive and gramnegative microorganisms, and also enhances the effect of some antibiotics. Thus, wax moth larvae and their waste products have beneficial properties, have wide potential for use in various industries and open up new opportunities for further study and development of technologies based on this amazing insect.

Publisher

Saint-Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine

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