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Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2020, Vol. 8, Issue 5
Infestation of greater wax moth Galleria mellonella in Apis mellifera colonies in Jodhpur (Rajasthan)

Shiwani Bhatnagar, Raj Kumar Suman, Neha Sharma and Mamta Sankhla

In present study seasonal infestation of Greater wax moth Galleria mellonella was recorded in Apis mellifera colonies during February to July 2020. The results revealed that during colder months of Feb. and March there was no infestation of wax moth. The infestation was first noticed in the month of April which increased in May-June. The highest infestation was recorded in the month of July. Percentage infestation varied from 35% in the month of April to 80% in the month of July.
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How to cite this article:
Shiwani Bhatnagar, Raj Kumar Suman, Neha Sharma, Mamta Sankhla. Infestation of greater wax moth Galleria mellonella in Apis mellifera colonies in Jodhpur (Rajasthan). J Entomol Zool Stud 2020;8(5):1194-1197.

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