Increased concerns about ensuring food safety motivated the exploration of insects as an
alternative protein source. It has been reported that Tenebrio molitor (TM) and Pachymerus …

The pine moth Dendrolimus pini effectively resists many insecticides, but it can be controlled
by the use of bioinsecticides such as entomopathogenic fungi. In the use of microbial agents …

The chemical characterization of the free fatty acid (FFA) fractions of the cuticular lipids of
Calliphora vicina larvae and pupae was performed by separating the FFA fraction using high …

The nutritional composition of the edible insect species Tenebrio molitor (Coleoptera:
Tenebrionidae) and Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) was evaluated in view of …

The highly polyphagous nature of black soldier fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens, means it can
efficiently convert a large amount of nearly any organic biomass, including manures and …

The class Insecta has more than 1 million different cataloged species living in almost all
habitats throughout the world, and they encompass many different lifestyles. Understanding …

Insects are for many nations and ethnic groups an indispensable part of the diet. From a
nutritional point of view, insects have significant protein content. It varies from 20 to 76% of …

Simple Summary In addition to the potential of edible insects as an alternative source of
proteins, the production of insect meals generates a significant amount of fat that is also of …

Insects may provide an environmentally friendly way of producing high-quality bio-based
materials that can be implemented for cosmetic applications. Insects can be bred on organic …

Digestive processes and the effect of adipokinetic hormone (Pyrap-AKH) on the amount of
nutrients (lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates), and on the activity of digestive enzymes …