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Galleria mellonella is a moth species belonging to the order Lepidoptera, commonly known as the “Greater Wax Moth” or “Wax Moth.” It is recognized as a pest in beekeeping due to its damage to honeybee hives, and in recent years it has also become widely used as a model organism in biomedical research. Morphology The life cycle of G. mellonella consists of four main stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Adult moths have a wingspan of approximately 20–30 mm, with wings that are light brown in color