{"product_id":"2-week-old-house-fly-pupae-musca-domestica","title":"2-Week old House Fly Pupae (Musca domestica)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusca domestica – House Fly Pupae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHouse fly pupae are a high-value feeder insect for insectivores that benefit from variety in their diet. Pupae are easy to handle, do not escape, and emerge into adult flies that provide active prey stimulation. They are commonly used for dart frogs, chameleons, mantises, and other insectivores that respond well to flying prey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant — These Pupae Are Approximately 2 Weeks Old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese house fly pupae are approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 weeks old and are being offered at a reduced price due to their age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePupal age affects successful adult emergence. As shown in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehouse fly emergence chart posted in our blog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, emergence rates decrease as pupae age. Because this batch is approximately two weeks old, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecustomers should expect a lower emergence rate than they would receive from fresh pupae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review the chart and storage information in our blog before purchasing so you understand the expected performance of older pupae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is sold only in quantities of 250 pupae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusca domestica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 250 pupae per order\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2-week-old pupae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Older stock — reduced emergence should be expected\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adult house flies are larger than fruit flies and suitable for medium insectivores\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High protein and useful for dietary variety\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Discounted to reflect the age of this batch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sold only in quantities of 250\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsage Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow pupae to warm to room temperature for adult emergence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not expect the same emergence rate as fresh pupae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmergence rate and timing are affected by pupal age and ambient temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarmer conditions generally accelerate development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a fly trap or enclosed feeding container to manage adult flies during feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor continued development, keep the pupae at room temperature. Refrigeration at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50°F–55°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can slow development for short-term storage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not freeze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause these pupae are already approximately two weeks old, additional storage time may further reduce successful adult emergence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease purchase this batch with the understanding that it is older stock, is sold in quantities of 250, and reduced emergence is expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"250","offer_id":50516963360802,"sku":"housefly-250","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/4981\/8402\/files\/188a112e-d76e6e_fc615faa09f54df9ad8d5070549ac155_mv2.jpg?v=1780192434","url":"https:\/\/thefruitflystore.com\/products\/2-week-old-house-fly-pupae-musca-domestica","provider":"The Fruit Fly Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}