Sexual dimorphism in the structural colours of the wings of the black soldier fly (BSF) Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)
The black soldier fly (BSF) Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) plays a significant role
at the larval stage in the circular economy due to its ability to convert organic waste into …
at the larval stage in the circular economy due to its ability to convert organic waste into …
Exploring the role of the microbiome of the H. illucens (black soldier fly) for microbial synergy in optimizing black soldier fly rearing and subsequent applications
The symbiotic microbiome in the insect's gut is vital to the host insect's development,
improvement of health, resistance to disease, and adaptability to the environment. The black …
improvement of health, resistance to disease, and adaptability to the environment. The black …
Gone but not forgotten: dynamics of sperm storage and potential ejaculate digestion in the black soldier fly Hermetia illucens
F Manas, H Piterois, C Labrousse… - Royal Society …, 2024 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Understanding the dynamics of sperm storage is essential to unravel the complexity of post-
copulatory sexual selection processes in internally fertilized species. This physiological …
copulatory sexual selection processes in internally fertilized species. This physiological …
Protein- and Carbohydrate-Rich Supplements in Feeding Adult Black Soldier Flies (Hermetia illucens) Affect Life History Traits and Egg Productivity
The black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens (BSF; Diptera: Stratiomyidae), has come into the
focus of research over the past decade since its larvae are polyphagous feeders with an …
focus of research over the past decade since its larvae are polyphagous feeders with an …
[HTML][HTML] Reproductive output and other adult life-history traits of black soldier flies grown on different organic waste and by-products
The interest in mass-rearing black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae for food and feed is
rapidly increasing. This is partly sparked by the ability of the larvae to efficiently valorise a …
rapidly increasing. This is partly sparked by the ability of the larvae to efficiently valorise a …
[HTML][HTML] Sex-Specific Perching: Monitoring of Artificial Plants Reveals Dynamic Female-Biased Perching Behavior in the Black Soldier Fly, Hermetia illucens (Diptera …
Simple Summary Female black soldier flies perch on artificial plants much more often than
males, especially early in the day and early in their reproductive lives, times when males are …
males, especially early in the day and early in their reproductive lives, times when males are …
Observation of mating behavior using marked flies of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) under sunlight condition
C Chiabotto, F Grosso, A Doretto… - Journal of Insects as Food …, 2026 - brill.com
In recent years, various studies have investigated the growth of the larval stage of the black
soldier fly (BSF). Nevertheless, the biology and reproductive behaviors of the adult is still …
soldier fly (BSF). Nevertheless, the biology and reproductive behaviors of the adult is still …
Impact of age on the reproductive output of Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)
The current study examined the impact of adult black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens (L.)), age
on reproductive output. Four treatments consisting of an equal sex ratio of the following …
on reproductive output. Four treatments consisting of an equal sex ratio of the following …
[HTML][HTML] Antennal olfactory responses in the black soldier fly Hermetia illucens
Abstract The Black Soldier Fly (BSF) is considered as the “crown jewel” of the insect feed
industry and circular economy, significantly contributing to the 2030 Sustainable …
industry and circular economy, significantly contributing to the 2030 Sustainable …
Fatty acids derived from oviposition systems guide female black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) toward egg deposition sites
P Klüber, E Arous, J Jerschow, M Fraatz… - Insect …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens, comes with big promises for industrial purposes
since its larvae feed polyphagously on a broad spectrum of organic substrates. However …
since its larvae feed polyphagously on a broad spectrum of organic substrates. However …