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Black Soldier Fly Pupae Mature in a Medium of Waste Grain

Black soldier fly larvae mature within a medium of waste grain produced as a byproduct during the production of beer in a brewery, at an insect farm in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Image ID 55882789
Production Year 2023
Length 00:00:27
Production Company Studio Silverback
ResolutionUHD ProRes UHD HD
FormatMP4 MOV

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The waste grain from the brewing process can be collected and used as an effective feed for these flies during their transition through their larval stage. The larvae of black soldier flies have been identified as a high source of protein that can be used in the diets of livestock, as an alternative protein source to soy. Using larvae as an alternative feed eases the dependency on imported soy crop, which is currently a strong driver of deforestation, whilst also reducing waste produced from breweries.

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Studio Silverback