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June 6, 2026Curiosity

Effects of UV Exposure on Fecundity, Survival, And Performance of a Stored Grain Pest, Callosobruchus maculatus

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AGAnna GoatesMIMd Mirajul Islam

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Overview

Randomized trial tests UV-C exposure effects on fecundity and survival in Callosobruchus maculatus, suggesting resilience.

Key Points

  • This research investigates the impact of UV-C light exposure on the fecundity and survival of the stored grain pest, Callosobruchus maculatus.
  • Conducted two separate CUREs to test UV-C effects on beetles at two life stages: parent/egg exposure and larval exposure.
  • Measured outcomes included mean eggs laid, survival rates, and adult mass after exposure.
  • Two-week-old eggs showed slightly increased mortality after UV exposure, but no significant changes in fecundity or survival.
  • No significant differences were found in adult mass or survival post-larval UV exposure.
  • Findings contrast with previous studies which indicated dramatic survival decreases in C. maculatus from UV exposure.

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Goates et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a23bc2a71a5da9775e779a7https://doi.org/10.59620/2993-3323.1020
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