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October 13, 2025Journal of Economic Entomology

Impact of Ultraviolet-A (UV-A) radiation on antioxidant enzyme activity in Loxostege sticticalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

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SRShakeel Ur RehmanMSMahnoor SaleemXJXingfu Jiang

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This study demonstrates the impact of ultraviolet-A radiation on antioxidant enzyme activity in Loxostege sticticalis, highlighting its implications for pesticide sensitivity.

Key Points

  • Extended exposure to ultraviolet-A radiation increased antioxidant enzyme activities in Loxostege sticticalis, indicating heightened oxidative stress.
  • Total antioxidant capacity peaked at 60 minutes of UV-A exposure before returning to baseline levels at 120 minutes for both sexes.
  • The study utilized LED light at 365 nm to analyze oxidative stress markers, noting variations in enzyme activity between male and female beet webworms.
  • Findings suggest that prolonged UV-A exposure may impair the ability of Loxostege sticticalis to metabolize pesticides, influencing pest management strategies.

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Rehman et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68ec51df42911f61ef8b20efhttps://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaf229
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