Abstract
Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758)- Black soldier fly is a beneficial insect which has been used in simple systems, to treat organic waste efficiently and rapidly, and to produce animal feed ingredient and fertilizer as end products. These flies are naturally found in warmer parts of the globe. The incidence of Black soldier fly was recorded for the first time in Nepal in between April and May 2020 in the sub urban area of Chitwan District, Nepal. Identification of the insect was done in the Laboratory of Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal. Both adult and larval forms of the insect were identified based on the study of morphological characteristics of captured specimens using simple microscope and stereomicroscope. The record of this insect in Nepal opens up a new dimension for its use in bio-systems to treat organic waste and produce more sustainable ingredient for animal feeding, and rich fertilizer to be used in agriculture.
Highlights
Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758), commonly called Black soldier fly (BSF), belongs to the family Stratiomyidae
Black soldier fly has not been reported in any places of Nepal
The major objective of this study is to report the incidence of Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758) in Nepal
Summary
Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758), commonly called Black soldier fly (BSF), belongs to the family Stratiomyidae. They have a wasp like appearance and are sleek and glossy looking with a blackish coloration. Adults of the fly inhabit and mate near larval habitat. The adults do not need to eat as they rely on the fat stored from the larval stage The larva of this fly is a voracious consumer of decaying organic matter including kitchen waste, spoiled feed, decaying fruits and vegetables, animal manure and human excreta (Newton et al, 1977; Diener et al, 2011). Pigs, catfish and tilapia have shown that the larvae or larval meal of this fly was a suitable replacement for a high proportion of conventional protein and fat sources (Hale, 1973; Newton et al, 1977; Bondari & Sheppard, 1987). The major objective of this study is to report the incidence of Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758) in Nepal
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