{"product_id":"blue-bottle-fly-pupae","title":"Blue Bottle Fly Pupae","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCalliphora sp. – Blue Bottle Fly Pupae\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue bottle fly pupae are the final developmental stage before adult emergence and are intended for customers who \u003cstrong\u003edo not want to start with spikes (maggots)\u003c\/strong\u003e and prefer a faster, cleaner way to produce adult blue bottle flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pupae in each order may range from \u003cstrong\u003enewly pupated individuals to pupae that are approximately a couple of weeks into development\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because they are shipped at different points within the pupal stage, emergence will not necessarily occur all at once. Some adults may hatch relatively quickly after warming, while others may take longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis staggered development can provide a more gradual supply of adult flies rather than having an entire batch emerge at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calliphora sp. (Blue Bottle Fly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pupae — \u003cstrong\u003enot spikes or maggots\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopmental range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pupae may range from newly pupated to approximately a couple of weeks into development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger than house flies and suitable for medium to large insectivores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConvenience:\u003c\/strong\u003e A faster route to adult flies for customers who do not want to raise spikes through the pupation stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides active flying prey that can encourage natural hunting behavior and feeding enrichment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHatching \u0026amp; Usage Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow pupae to warm to room temperature when you are ready for adult flies to emerge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause pupae arrive at different developmental ages, \u003cstrong\u003ehatching times will vary\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder pupae may emerge relatively quickly, while newly pupated individuals can require additional time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarmer temperatures generally accelerate development; cooler temperatures slow it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigeration at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e38°F–45°F\u003c\/strong\u003e can help slow development when you are not ready to hatch the entire batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a ventilated, escape-resistant hatching container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult blue bottle flies are strong fliers, so feeding is best done in a controlled enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Pupae Instead of Spikes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePupae are ideal for customers who want adult blue bottle flies \u003cstrong\u003ewithout maintaining spikes and waiting for them to pupate first\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the larval stage has already been completed, pupae provide a more direct and convenient path to adult flies and can begin producing feeders much sooner depending on their developmental age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"500","offer_id":46651210563618,"sku":"BBFP-500","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250","offer_id":46651210596386,"sku":"BBFP-250","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100","offer_id":46651210629154,"sku":"BBFP-100","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2000","offer_id":46651210661922,"sku":"BBFP-2000","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000","offer_id":46651210694690,"sku":"BBFP-1000","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50","offer_id":46651210727458,"sku":"BBFP-50","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/4981\/8402\/files\/IMG_5036.jpg?v=1788130508","url":"https:\/\/thefruitflystore.com\/products\/blue-bottle-fly-pupae","provider":"The Fruit Fly Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}