Assessment of life cycle patterns of Erebidae family moths and the impact of antibiotics on their life cycle : A Review

Abstract

The gut microbiome of insects, especially lepidopteran pests like Achaea janata and Spilosoma obliqua,
is essential for nutrition, digestion, detoxification, immunity, development, and reproduction. Chemical
pesticides used in conventional control have caused resistance and ecological issues. As environmental
contaminants, antibiotics inadvertently change the richness, function, and host physiology of insect gut
microbial populations. Research demonstrates that exposure to antibiotics causes altered digestion,
decreased growth, weakened immunity, and poor detoxification. Methods for gut microbiota analysis are
highlighted in this review, including culture-based approaches and molecular methods like
metagenomics and 16S rRNA sequencing. Innovative pest control techniques including microbial
biopesticides and paratransgenesis are also covered. By lowering reliance on chemical pesticides, an
understanding of antibiotic-microbiota interactions can aid in the creation of environmentally friendly,
sustainable pest management strategies