Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hermetia illucens - different species or abnormality?

Posted by andrewv on 17-02-2011 20:17
#1

Hi, I have been rearing Black Soldier Fly larvae in a Biopod and have been coming across larger than normal (longer and more cindrical) larvae that are inactive. Larvae orignally from Florida, US. Any idea if these are of a different species or is this an abnomality and if so what might it be caused by? CHEERS! Andrewv

Posted by Tony Irwin on 17-02-2011 21:40
#2

If they are longer, more cylindrical and inactive, they are probably just puparia. Expect some adults to emerge before long. :)