The influence of cage and source of light on mating and oviposition of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.)
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The black soldier fly, (BSF: Hermetia illucens L.), is an important insect in the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy model. BSF larvae consume various kinds of organic waste and turn it into biomass rich in protein, which can be used as an important alternative protein source in the feed industry. An efficient production of BSF requires both high quantity and quality of eggs as well as regular BSF egg production throughout the year. Thus, consideration of the optimum mating cage used and lighting source that are important for breeding and laying eggs of insects. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to study mating and oviposition of BSF adults comparing capture using two types of cage between the ready-made insect net cage (1.8x2x1.5 m) and PVC cage (1x1x1.8 m) and also comparing light sources from sunlight and UVA light. Total egg weight yield obtained from PVC cage (12.16 gm) was significantly higher than that of the ready-made insect net cage (7.98 gm) (P<0.05). A 40-watt UVA light source with turning on the light 8 hours a day gave significantly higher total egg weight (0.27 gm) than that of sunlight source (0.09 gm) (P<0.01). However, both cage sizes can be used under the density of 1,000 BSF adults per cubic meter.
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