Tag: Hermetia illucens

Closeup of a house fly perched on a green leaf. The fly has large red eyes, black legs and head, a black thorax with light brown stripes, a light brown abdomen, and smoky translucent wings.

Why the House Fly Should Join the Ranks of Agricultural Waste Recyclers

Thus far overshadowed by its cousin the black soldier fly, the house fly (Musca domestica) offers similar potential for recycling waste generated in livestock production, a new study shows.

Entomology Today June 13, 2023 Leave a Comment

Black Soldier Flies Show Potential as Source of Antimicrobial Compounds

Black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) live in decomposing, bacteria-rich organic material, which demands a potent immune system. A study by researchers in Peru and France has isolated four peptides from larvae of the black soldier fly that display antibacterial properties, suggesting further "bioprospecting" research into black soldier flies could one day generate useful new antibacterial compounds for medical use.

Insect-Based Chicken Feed Can Benefit Farmers and Environment

A new study on insect-based chicken feed, made from black soldier fly larvae, finds an improved cost-benefit ratio and return on investment compared to soybean- or fish-based chicken feed.

Black Soldier Flies as Recyclers of Waste

Can these insects be the future of livestock feed?