Live Black Soldier Fly Larvae Hermetia illucens – Large – Individually Removable
Natural insect power for your animal
Insects from Germany and Europe.
Why your pets will love it
- 🌿 100% natural – gently bred, no additives
- 💪 High-quality nutrients – for vitality and health
- 🇪🇺 From Europe – by a German startup, short supply chains
- ♻️ Sustainable & species-appropriate – good for your animal, good for the planet
Live Black Soldier Fly Larvae Hermetia illucens – Large – Individually Removable - 1kg is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Live Black Soldier Fly Larvae Hermetia illucens – Large – Individually Removable - 1kg is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Live black soldier fly larvae, individually removable – high quality, practical and sustainable.
The larvae of Hermetia illucens supply high-quality protein, healthy fats including omega-3 and omega-6, fibre, vitamins (especially B vitamins and vitamin A), minerals such as calcium, iron and zinc, and antioxidants. That makes them a varied treat and a valuable addition to the feeding plan.
Important note
Intended as a complementary feed – not as a complete feed.
Which animals is it suitable for?
- Poultry: chickens, turkeys and pigeons
- Exotic birds: parrots, budgerigars and canaries
- Wild birds: blackbirds, thrushes, tits, woodpeckers, sparrows, pigeons and crows
- Fish: koi, goldfish, perch and other pond fish
- Reptiles: geckos such as the leopard gecko, bearded dragons, chameleons, sand lizards, skinks and monitor lizards
- Rodents: hamsters, mice and rats
- Amphibians: frogs, toads and newts
- Wildlife: hedgehogs, foxes, martens and bats
Benefits of live insects
- Encourage natural hunting behaviour: live larvae trigger the prey drive – especially valuable for reptiles and birds.
- Mental and physical stimulation: hunting live prey trains cognitive skills and motor control and reduces stress.
- Better hydration: live larvae contain more moisture.
- Species-appropriate diet: they match the natural food source in the wild.
- Unprocessed nutrients: protein, fats and vitamins stay in their natural state.
- Higher acceptance: even fussy animals instinctively prefer live prey.
Feeding recommendation
- No preparation needed: you can offer the larvae exactly as they are.
- Watch the reaction: if your animal struggles to catch the larvae, help with smaller portions or a shallower feeding bowl.
- Remove leftovers: take out any remaining larvae after feeding to avoid hygiene problems and mould.
Storage and care
- Transfer and let them wake up: move the larvae from the packaging into a larger container and let them wake up at room temperature – this can take up to 12 hours.
- Ideal temperature: 4–15 °C, ideally in the fridge. Cool temperatures slow their activity down. Never put them in the freezer.
- Prepupal stage: once the larvae turn brown or black they stop eating – but they are still perfectly good to feed.
- Pupal stage: stiff prepupae develop into flies. These can be fed too, but are less nutritious, so we recommend feeding at the larval stage.
Shipping & packaging
- The contents are shipped live.
- Shipping only Tuesday to Thursday.
Why black soldier fly larvae are sustainable
Black soldier fly larvae are extremely efficient at converting organic matter into protein-rich feed. They grow on minimal resources, are biodegradable and help close material cycles and reduce the ecological footprint of animal nutrition.
