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Worker Aids the Black Soldier Fly Pupae Sifting Process

A worker moves the pupae of black soldier flies around to aid the sifting process while they are shaken by a machine to sift out excess frass, in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Image ID 55882830
Production Year 2023
Length 00:03:17
Production Company Studio Silverback
ResolutionUHD ProRes UHD HD
FormatMP4 MOV

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As pupae, black soldier flies are shaken to remove any unwanted debris that may be attached to them producing a byproduct referred to as frass. Frass can consist of leftover feedstock, insect faeces, and outer shell casing, and has proven to be an effective plant fertiliser.

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Studio Silverback