Tags Black Solider Flies Flies Alternative Protein Sources Fly Breeding Flies Alternative Animal Feeds Soy Alternatives Commercial Animal Feeds Deforestation Amazon Deforestation Soya Animal Feeds

Black Soldier Flies Hang Onto Fake Ivy

Black soldier flies rest on fake ivy in their cage where they are kept to mate and lay eggsat an insect farm in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Image ID 55882804
Production Year 2023
Length 00:00:39
Production Company Studio Silverback
ResolutionUHD ProRes UHD HD
FormatMP4 MOV

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The larvae of black soldier flies has been identified as an alternative source of protein to soy for use in animal feed. Eggs laid by the mature black soldier flies can be collected and sold to farmers who can use the fly larvae as an alternative protein source in livestock feed. This reduces the dependency on imported soy crop and eventually play a part in decreasing deforestation.

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Studio Silverback