The "Greater Wax Moth" (Galleria mellonella) is also used in modern medicine as a model for testing the efficacy of antibiotics because its immune system has similarities to that of humans.
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This matching question covers various organisms that are either pests or predators associated with honey bee hives. Detailed Explanation:
1. Galleria mellonella (A): Known as the Greater Wax Moth. It is a major pest of honey bee hives. Its larvae tunnel through honeycombs, feeding on wax, pollen, and discarded cocoons. (I)
2. Camponotus compressus (B): This is the common Carpenter Ant of India. Ants are often found near beehives searching for sugar or honey. (II)
3. Platybolium alvearium (C): This is a small hive beetle (Order: Coleoptera). These beetles live inside the hive as scavengers or pests. (III)
4. Dicrurus spp (D): These are Drongos (birds). They are vertebrates and are known predators of bees. They often sit on branches near the hive and catch worker bees in flight. (IV)
The logical pairing follows the taxonomic classification of these species. Step 2: Final Answer:
The match is A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV.
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