Black Soldier Fly
Hermetiaillucens
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Mobile, Alabama
Glendale, Arizona
Barling, Arkansas
Mansfield, Arkansas
Marion, Arkansas
Cazadero, California
New Iberia, Louisiana
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Grants Pass, Oregon
Wilsonville, Oregon
Atlanta, Texas
Irving, Texas
Lewisville, Texas
Newport News, Virginia
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sallyg
Anne Arundel,, MD (Zone 7b) |
December 2012 |
Positive
I first noticed these larvae in a bucketful of coffee grounds I had added to the compost. Now that I know how good they are, I'll pay more attention next time.
August 2013- With plenty of coffee grounds and kitchen scraps, I have a hearty population of BSF going.
August 2013- With plenty of coffee grounds and kitchen scraps, I have a hearty population of BSF going.
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littlebitt
Atlanta, TX |
June 2011 |
Positive
Found out about this fly after I found the larva in my compost.They are great for keeping things from rotting they eat it so fast and the house and blow flies don't stand a chance. Used to be call privy flies in the days of outhouses. This fly is a work horse and good for the enviroment.
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firstbase
Lewisville, TX |
February 2011 |
Neutral
I found the larvae of this fly in my worm compost. They fed on wastes put into the compost and did not seem to disturb the worms there. The larvae are no longer visible in the compost. I understand the larvae move to drier places for the next stage of development.