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Black Hydei Fruit Fly Culture (Drosophila hydei) – Live Feeder Insects
Black Hydei Fruit Fly Culture (Drosophila hydei) – Live Feeder Insects
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Fruit fly cultures may contain eggs, larvae, pupae, and developing flies even when few or no adult flies are visible at delivery.
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Drosophila hydei – Black Strain
Black Hydei are a large-bodied fruit fly strain with a dark coloration that makes them visually distinct from standard melanogaster. At approximately 3x the size of melanogaster, they are well-suited for feeders that require a larger prey item, including juvenile chameleons, larger dart frogs, and small mantises.
Key Characteristics
- Size: ~3mm — larger than melanogaster strains
- Coloration: Dark body, visually distinct from golden hydei
- Flightless: Yes — contained and manageable during feeding
- Production timeline: Cultures begin producing in approximately 3 weeks at 72°F–80°F
Choose Your Culture
- Fresh — newly started, ideal for timing your feeder rotation
- Producing — actively producing flies, ready to feed immediately
Storage & Care
Keep cultures between 72°F–80°F. Avoid direct sunlight and temperatures above 85°F. Do not refrigerate.
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