Indian Journal of Entomology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 3
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Black
soldier
fly
Hermetia
illucens
L
(Stratiomyidae:
Diptera)
was
raised
on
a
diet
of
rice
bran
and
groundnut
oil
cakes
at
different
temperatures
(20±
2,
24±
27±
2°C)
with
relative
humidity
75.5%;
lifecycle
found
to
be
the
shortest
2°C,
adult
longevity
increased
by
two
days.
Also,
there
higher
survival
rate
for
larvae,
prepupae,
pupae
adults,
fecundity
hatchability
this
temperature.
Waste Management,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
172, P. 25 - 32
Published: Sept. 12, 2023
Inadequate
organic
waste
management
have
detrimental
impact
on
the
environment
and
public
health.
Black
soldier
fly
(BSF)
larvae
composting
is
a
biological
treatment
for
biodegradable
that
align
with
circular
economy
principles.
The
bioconversion
efficiency
of
bio-waste
into
larval
biomass
influenced
by
various
factors,
such
as
substrate
type
process
parameters
employed
in
rearing
process.
In
this
study,
influence
these
survival,
material
reduction
(Mat.Red),
waste-to-biomass
conversion
(BCE)
yield
per
unit
was
investigated
through
two
sets
experiments.
Experiment
1,
density
five
distinct
substrates
evaluated,
while
effect
feed
dose
depth
assessed
2,
using
model
(dog
food).
1
it
found
higher
lead
to
an
increase
BCE
yield,
up
threshold
(around
6.25
cm-2).
Surpassing
led
production
smaller
larvae,
remained
relatively
consistent.
2
supplying
shallow
layer
(1-1.5
cm
depth)
providing
low
(0.1
g
volatile
solids
(VS)
larva-1)
Mat.Red,
albeit
reduced
overall
unit.
Increasing
load
efficiency,
Mat.Red
survival.
This
study
enhances
understanding
used
BSF
treatment,
how
they
interrelate.
Frontiers in Genetics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: June 15, 2022
Black
soldier
fly
(Hermetia
illucens)
farming
has
exponentially
increased
in
recent
years
due
to
the
ability
of
its
larvae
efficiently
convert
low-grade
organic
materials
into
high-value
food,
feed,
and
technical
products.
There
is
a
need
further
improve
efficiency
production,
meet
rising
demands
for
proteins
feed
food
industries
under
limited
resources.
One
means
improvement
artificial
selection,
which
been
widely
applied
plants
other
livestock
species.
In
2019,
genetic
program
was
started
with
aim
increase
larval
body
weight
black
larvae.
this
paper,
we
present
outcomes
breeding
after
10,
13,
16
generations
selection.
The
performance
selected
line
compared
base
population
over
six
experimental
rounds
different
environmental
conditions.
Under
automated
production
settings,
an
average
+39%
weight,
+34%
wet
crate
yield,
+26%
dry
matter
+32%
crude
protein
per
crate,
+21%
fat
achieved
line.
This
research
demonstrates
potential
contribution
selection
when
flies
industrial
settings.
Further
needed
fully
unlock
that
potential.
Burleigh Dodds series in agricultural science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Over
the
last
decade,
interest
in
rearing
black
soldier
fly
(BSF,
Hermetia
illucens
(L.),
Diptera:
Stratiomyidae)
has
grown
exponentially.
BSF
larvae
(BSFL)
can
be
reared
on
any
waste
substrate,
but
type
of
substrate
markedly
impacts
overall
efficiency
process
as
well
composition
larval
biomass.
It
also
influences
environmental
impact
generated
protein.
In
this
chapter,
we
look
at
available
streams
for
BSFL
European
Union
and
globally.
We
describe
different
parameters,
addition
to
properties
that
influence
efficiency,
how
substrates
affect
process,
biomass
impact.
Later
implications
challenges
faced
by
insect
industry
are
discussed,
along
with
ways
which
these
met.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. e0317049 - e0317049
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
The
black
soldier
fly
(
Hermetia
illucens
)
is
a
saprophagous
insect
known
for
bioconverting
organic
waste,
potentially
offering
environmental
benefits,
such
as
contributing
to
waste
reduction
and
nutrient
cycling.
performance
of
larvae
varies
significantly
with
factors
substrate
moisture,
larval
density,
scale
production.
Three
experiments
were
conducted
using
mix
spent
mushroom
(SMS)
chicken
feed
(CF).
In
the
first
experiment,
250
reared
on
100
g
dry
matter
(DM)
at
moisture
levels
65–75%.
Results
showed
that
average
individual
weight,
total
biomass,
conversion
ratio
(FCR)
improved
increased
moisture.
second
300
350
larvae/box
tested
70%
75%
highest
fresh
weight
(158.6
mg)
was
observed
larvae,
while
biomass
achieved
larvae.
Finally,
different
scales
(10–2,500
25–6,500
larvae)
similar
feeding
rate.
recorded
scale,
no
clear
correlation
between
scale.
However,
50
(33.2%).
Overall,
this
study
underscores
need
adjust
efficiency
when
SMS,
CF
or
other
diets.
optimal
results
SMS
per
DM,
approximately
2
cm
.
NJAS Impact in Agricultural and Life Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
95(1)
Published: March 22, 2023
Insect
farming
for
animal
feed
production
is
considered
a
promising
alternative
to
the
traditional
manufacturing
sector,
because
of
its
low
ecological
footprint
and
circular
use
required
resources.
However,
treating
insects
as
mini-livestock
accompanied
by
various
questions
on
suitable
rearing
conditions
needed
achieve
high-quality
products,
while
considering
insect
welfare.
Although
there
are
concepts
which
have
long
served
compass
welfare
regulations,
these
been
under
increasing
criticism.
Also,
they
drawn
up
vertebrate
animals
are,
therefore,
not
entirely
applicable
insects.
We
hold
that
development
commonly
accepted
methods
keeping
demands
deep
knowledge
biology
dynamic
discussion
plead
an
evaluation
relevant
ethical
empirical
aspects
establishing
criteria
based
evaluations.
By
addressing
several
uncertainties
from
interdisciplinary
perspective
entomology,
ethics
philosophy
mind,
we
argue
taking
into
account
current
could
aid
in
emergence
novel,
well-informed
integrated
Ultimately,
our
goal
trace
necessary
biological
factors
designing
implementable
appropriate
conditions,
order
avoid
mistakes
historically
made
systems.
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
172(8), P. 710 - 719
Published: April 12, 2024
Abstract
Pathogen
infection
and
conspecific
density
may
considerably
affect
key
life‐history
traits
of
organisms.
For
naturally
aggregating
species,
even
low
concentrations
pathogens
or
high
larval
densities
have
detrimental
effects.
However,
the
detailed
influence
these
factors,
particularly
their
interaction
effect,
is
often
overlooked
in
ecological
studies.
To
investigate
effects
pathogen
on
traits,
we
explored
(1
5
larvae
cm
−2
,
i.e.,
density,
respectively)
phenoloxidase
(PO)
activity,
body
mass,
development
time
Hermetia
illucens
L.
(Diptera:
Stratiomyidae)
presence
two
strains
entomopathogenic
fungus
(EPF)
Beauveria
bassiana
(Bals.‐Criv.)
Vuill.
We
observed
higher
PO
activity
EPF‐treated
than
untreated
control
a
pronounced
difference
between
EPF‐strain
treatments.
Larvae
reared
at
treated
with
EPF
showed
density.
The
had
longer
periods
respectively.
also
achieved
reduced
prepupal
pupal
masses
compared
to
conspecifics
Interestingly,
only
whereas
pattern
was
reversed
(treated
individuals
masses).
Overall,
our
results
demonstrate
that
fungal
both
induce
immune
response
pathogen‐free
environments,
but
this
comes
cost
period
mass.
animal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(8), P. 101238 - 101238
Published: July 2, 2024
Rearing
scale
may
influence
black
soldier
fly
(BSF)
larvae
traits
when
they
are
fed
on
a
single
diet,
but
different
feeding
substrates
have
not
been
tested
yet.
This
study
evaluated
the
effects
of
wheat
starch
processing
by-products-based
diets
growth
performance,
bioconversion
efficiency,
and
nutritional
profile
BSF
reared
in
scales.
Four
(D1
D2
[isonitrogenous,
isolipidic
isoenergetic];
D3
D4
[displaying
1:1
1:2
as
protein
to
carbohydrate
ratios,
respectively])
were
at
3
rearing
scales
(4
replicate
boxes/diet,
with
constant
volume
[0.84
cm
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Abstract
Insect
production
for
food
and
feed
presents
a
promising
supplement
to
ensure
safety
address
the
adverse
impacts
of
agriculture
on
climate
environment
in
future.
However,
optimisation
is
required
insect
realise
its
full
potential.
This
can
be
by
targeted
improvement
traits
interest
through
selective
breeding,
an
approach
which
has
so
far
been
underexplored
underutilised
farming.
Here,
we
present
comprehensive
review
breeding
framework
context
production.
We
systematically
evaluate
adjustments
techniques
realm
insects
highlight
essential
components
integral
process.
The
discussion
covers
every
step
conventional
scheme,
such
as
formulation
objectives,
phenotyping,
estimation
genetic
parameters
values,
selection
appropriate
strategies,
mitigation
issues
associated
with
diversity
depletion
inbreeding.
combines
knowledge
from
diverse
disciplines,
bridging
gap
between
animal
quantitative
genetics,
evolutionary
biology
entomology,
offering
integrated
view
research
area
uniting
previously
remained
scattered
across
fields
expertise.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(4), P. 1903 - 1903
Published: Feb. 16, 2023
Although
black
soldier
fly
larvae
(BSFL)
can
convert
food
waste
into
insectile
fatty
acids
(FAs),
the
chronological
and
diet-dependent
transformation
of
larval
FAs
has
yet
to
be
determined.
This
study
focused
on
dynamics
FA
profiles
following
treatment
characterized
factors
that
may
drive
composition
bioaccumulation.
Larval
matters
peaked
Day
11
as
7.7
±
0.7%
dry
matter,
maintained
stably
from
11–19,
decreased
slightly
19–21.
The
BSFL
primarily
utilized
carbohydrates
for
bioconversion
(Day
0–11)
shifted
7–17)
when
were
close
depletion.
optimal
time
window
harvest
was
Days
17–19,
which
fulfilled
both
targets
oil
removal
transformation.
dominated
by
C12:0,
followed
C18:2,
C18:1,
C16:0.
waste-reducing
carbohydrate
accounted
bioaccumulation
(r
=
−0.947,
p
<
0.001).
increase
in
diet
ratio
resulted
elevation
C12:0
yield,
indicated
C12:0-FA
biosynthesized
further
transformed
≥C16
FAs.
elucidates
process
highlights
importance
