International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials

Korean Society of Sericultural Science (한국잠사학회)
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Seasonal Pupation, Adult Emergence and Mating of Black Soldier Fly, Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) in Artificial Rearing System

  • Park, Kwan-Ho (National Academy of Agricultural Science, RDA) ;
  • Kim, Won-Tae (National Academy of Agricultural Science, RDA) ;
  • Lee, Sang-Beom (National Academy of Agricultural Science, RDA) ;
  • Choi, Young-Cheol (National Academy of Agricultural Science, RDA) ;
  • Nho, Si-Kab (College of Agriculture and Life sciences, Kyungpook National University)
  • Received : 2010.11.05
  • Accepted : 2010.12.02
  • Published : 2010.12.31
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Abstract

The black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens, has a worldwide distribution in the tropics and warm temperate regions and is active in the Korea from May through October. This species colonize a wide variety of decomposing vegetable and animal matter and oviposits in a variety of decomposing materials. In this study, how the black soldier fly pupation, adult emergence and mating rate changed with season at the artificial rearing system was investigated. The black soldier fly larvae and pupae were reared under laboratory condition ($27^{\circ}C$, 60% R.H.). In this study, under the laboratory condition, pupation and adult emergence were not influenced by season, but the data shows definitely different mating numbers throughout whole year. The time of the day is changed with seasons and it influence to mating on artificial rearing. To culture the black soldier fly throughout the year in Korea needs a more deep study under the artificial rearing system.

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