Hermetia illucens - Wikipedia
BSFL were developed as a feeder insect for exotic pets by D. Craig Sheppard, who named the larvae Phoenix Worms and began marketing them as pet food. In 2006, Phoenix Worms became the first feeder insect to be granted a U.S. registered trademark. Other companies also market BSFL under such brand names as NutriGrubs, Soldier Grubs, Reptiworms ...
black soldier fly - Hermetia illucens - Entomology and …
The black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus), is a sleek looking fly that many confuse with a wasp. However, like most flies, the black soldier flies only have two wings (wasps have four) and does not possess a stinger. Although the loud buzzing they create when flying is enough to concern many people, adult soldier flies pose no danger.
Reproduction of Black Soldier Fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) Under ...
2021年11月26日 · The black soldier fly (BSF) Hermetia illucens (L.) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) has been recognized as a promising insect species for sustainable management of organic waste and by-products. Indoor breeding of BSF with artificial lighting has been proved successful, but efforts are still needed to optimize BSF reproductive output.
Insect School - News & Analysis on the global BSF industry
2024年7月30日 · We want the world to learn about Black Soldier Fly farming. By being an online news and information hub, as well as providing BSF testing facilities, Insect School is a meeting place for everyone with an interest in the Black Soldier Fly.
A six-months study on Black Soldier Fly ( Hermetia illucens
2019年6月13日 · Among approximately one million known insect species, the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) (Hermetia illucens) is receiving a growing attention in feed formulation. Several studies have been published...
Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) and their affinity for organic waste ...
2022年3月1日 · Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), Hermetia illucens have proven to convert organic waste into high-quality nutrients for pet foods, fish and poultry feeds, as well as residue fertilizer for soil amendment.
Diverting organic waste from landfills via insect biomanufacturing ...
2024年7月24日 · BSF could convert greater varieties of low-grade organic wastes into insect biomass engineered to biomanufacture a large variety of high-value biomolecules such as industrial enzymes and lipids...
Opportunities, challenges and solutions for black soldier fly larvae ...
2022年11月1日 · Mostly ‘BSF is classified as a yucky insect’ and causes a bad odour. However, Higa et al. (2021) show that Americans were willing to eat the insects indirectly by eating animals fed with those insects instead of direct insect consumption and that BSFL are a promising alternative to the farmed animals most commonly used as pet food and are ...
Genomic landscape and genetic manipulation of the black
2019年11月25日 · The black soldier fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae), is renowned for its bioconversion of organic waste into a sustainable source of animal feed. We report a high-quality...
The Black Soldier Fly: the star of insect farming - Better Origin
2021年5月11日 · The black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens or BSF) is a species originating from South America. Nowadays it is cosmopolitan, present across temperate climates in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Its name comes from the colour of the adult flies, which are black with metallic reflections.