{"product_id":"melanogaster-common-live-fruit-fly-culture","title":"Common Melanogaster Fruit Fly Culture (Drosophila melanogaster) – Live Feeder Insects","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDrosophila melanogaster – Common Strain\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon melanogaster is the standard small fruit fly used by reptile and amphibian keepers worldwide. At ~1.5mm, it is the appropriate size for newly hatched dart frogs, small mantis nymphs, micro geckos, and other small insectivores. Fast reproduction and reliable production make it a practical staple feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.5mm — suitable for the smallest feeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlightless:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction timeline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultures begin producing in approximately 2 weeks at 70°F–80°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse case:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staple feeder for small insectivores; ideal for froglets and mantis nymphs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh\u003c\/strong\u003e — newly started culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducing\u003c\/strong\u003e — actively producing, ready to feed immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep cultures between \u003cstrong\u003e70°F–80°F\u003c\/strong\u003e. Avoid direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Fresh","offer_id":45687838310434,"sku":"Flies-mels-Fresh","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Producing","offer_id":45687838343202,"sku":"Flies-mels-Prod","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/4981\/8402\/files\/a2a15628-d76e6e_6f5d7afa09df420395f82a50e361bee3_mv2.jpg?v=1780192433","url":"https:\/\/thefruitflystore.com\/products\/melanogaster-common-live-fruit-fly-culture","provider":"The Fruit Fly Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}