Effect of Temperature and Relative Humidity on larval and pupal development of Greater wax moth, Galleria mellonella Linn. on two diets

Larval and pupal development of Galleria mellanella were studied at 25, 30, 35 and 40°C each with 30, 50 and 80% relative humidity. In addition effect of two diets i.e. Haydak and 2 years old Apis mellifera comb pieces was also provided at these temperature and relative humidity levels. For larval development, temperatures of 40°C was found unsuitable and Haydak diet was proved more suitable as compared to 2 years old A. mellifera comb pieces. Pupal development was faster at higher temperatures whereas same at three humidity levels.