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.