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Golden Delicious Fruit Fly Culture (Drosophila melanogaster) – Live Feeder Insects

Golden Delicious Fruit Fly Culture (Drosophila melanogaster) – Live Feeder Insects

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Live and perishable products are non-returnable. Eligible Live Arrival claims must be reported to SpoodFood within 2 hours of the carrier-recorded delivery time.

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 melanogaster – Golden Delicious Strain

The Golden Delicious is a melanogaster strain selected for its distinctive golden coloration. It shares the same small body size and fast reproduction rate as common melanogaster, making it a reliable staple feeder for small insectivores. The color variation can be useful for keepers who want to visually distinguish feeder species or add variety to their feeding rotation.

Key Characteristics

  • Size: ~1.5mm — standard melanogaster size, ideal for small feeders
  • Coloration: Golden/yellow body, distinct from common melanogaster
  • Flightless: Yes
  • Production timeline: Cultures begin producing in approximately 2 weeks at 70°F–80°F

Choose Your Culture

  • Fresh — newly started culture
  • Producing — actively producing, ready to feed immediately

Storage & Care

Keep cultures between 70°F–80°F. Avoid direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate.

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