Influence of agricultural wastes on larval growth phases of the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae): An integrated approach
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Insects are an effective tool for converting nutrients in agricultural by-products into protein-rich biomass and compost. Black soldier fly (BSF) (Hermetia illucens) larvae are currently one of the insect species widely used as a protein source in aquafeed globally. Although much effort has been spent on the use of BSF in aquafeed, there is not much information on the biology of the insect, especially with the morphology of the BSF. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of various organic wastes, such as fruit wastes (FW) and vegetable wastes (VW), on different growth phases of BSF larva (BSFL), using morphometric and scanning electron microscopic examinations, and the composition of the compost produced, as well as a method for upscaling of larval production of BSFL. Faster growth was observed in BSFL fed with VW substrate (40 days) compared to the FW (46 days). Based on the morphometric measurements such as length, larval head length, total length etc., five larval stages, prepupal and pupal stage of BSFL were differentiated and described. In addition, SEM imaging of BSF mouth parts found that the mouth morphology of the BSF larvae and prepupal stage differed, and the BSF prepupa had reduced mouthparts. Also, the mandibular-maxillary complex was well developed than the BSF prepupa. BSFL larvae have proven to convert fruit and vegetable waste into high-quality residue fertilizer for the soil. The BSF compost showed optimum nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, calcium and sulphur content. This research establishes a baseline knowledge and guidance on the BSF-rearing facilities.
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Growth phases, Insects, Morphology, Sustainability, Waste management
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Jucker, C., Lupi, D., Moore, C. D., Leonardi, M. G. & Savoldelli, S. (2020). Nutrient recapture from insect farm waste: Bioconversion with Hermetia illucens (L.) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae). Sustainability (Switzerland), 12(1), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12010362
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Lalander, C., Diener, S., Zurbrügg, C. & Vinnerås, B. (2019). Effects of feedstock on larval development and process efficiency in waste treatment with black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens). Journal of Cleaner Production, 208, 211–219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.10.017
Lalander, Cecilia, Diener, S., Magri, M. E., Zurbrügg, C., Lindström, A. & Vinnerås, B. (2013). Faecal sludge management with the larvae of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) - From a hygiene aspect. Science of the Total Environment, 458–460, 312–318. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2013.04.033
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Lohri, C. R., Diener, S., Zabaleta, I., Mertenat, A. & Zurbrügg, C. (2017). Treatment technologies for urban solid biowaste to create value products: a review with focus on low- and middle-income settings. Reviews in Environmental Science and Biotechnology, 16(1), 81–130. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11157-017-9422-5
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Meneguz, M., Gasco, L. & Tomberlin, J. K. (2018). Impact of pH and feeding system on black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens, L; Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larval development. PLoS ONE, 13(8), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.po ne.0202591
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Nguyen, T. T. X., Tomberlin, J. K. & Vanlaerhoven, S. (2013). Influence of resources on Hermetia illucens. (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larval development. Journal of Medical Entomology, 50(4), 898–906. https://doi.org/10.1603/ME12260
Oliveira, F. R., Doelle, K. & Smith, R. P. 2016. External morphology of Hermetia illucens stratiomyidae: Diptera (L.1758) based on electron microscopy. Annual Research and Review in Biology, 9(5), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.9734/ARRB/2016/22973
Onsongo, V. O., Osuga, I. M., Gachuiri, C. K., Wachira, A. M., Miano, D. M., Tanga, C. M., Ekesi, S., Nakimbugwe, D. & Fiaboe, K. K. M. (2018). Insects for income generation through animal feed: Effect of dietary replacement of soybean and fish meal with black soldier fly meal on broiler growth and economic performance. Journal of Economic Entomology, 111(4), 1966–1973. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy118
ur Rehman, K., Hollah, C., Wiesotzki, K., ur Rehman, R., ur Rehman A., Zhang, J., Zheng, L., Nienaber, T., Heinz, V. & Aganovic, K. (2023). Black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens as a potential innovative and environmentally friendly tool for organic waste management: A mini-review. Waste Management and Research, 41(1), 81-97. https://doi.org/10.1177/0734242X221105441
Schremmer, F. (1986). Die polymetabole Larval-Entwicklung der Waffenfliegenart Herme- The polymetabol development of the soldier fly larva Hermetia illucens. - A contribution to the Metamorphosis of the Stratiomy- Einführung und Problemstellung Vor 35 Jahren hatte ich neben d. 405–430.
Singh, A. & Kumari, K. (2019). An inclusive approach for organic waste treatment and valorisation using Black Soldier Fly larvae: A review. Journal of Environmental Management, 251(April). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.20 19.109569
Sogari, G., Amato, M., Biasato, I., Chiesa, S. & Gasco, L. (2019). The potential role of insects as feed: A multi-perspective review. Animals, 9(4), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani9040119
St-Hilaire, S., Sheppard, C., Tomberlin, J. K., Irving, S., Newton, L., McGuire, M. A., Mosley, E. E., Hardy, R. W. & Sealey, W. (2007). Fly prepupae as a feedstuff for rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, 38(1), 59–67. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-7345.2006.00073.x
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Tran, G., Heuzé, V. & Makkar, H. P. S. (2015). Insects in fish diets. Animal Frontiers, 5(2), 37–44. https://doi.org/10.2527/af.2015-0018
Van Huis, A. ()2013. Potential of insects as food and feed in assuring food security. Annual Review of Entomology, 58, 563–583. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-ento-120811-153704
van Huis, A. & Oonincx, D. G. A. B. (2017). The environmental sustainability of insects as food and feed. A review. Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 37, 43. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13593-017-0452-8
Widyastuti R. A. D., Rahmat A., Warganegara H. A., Ramadhani W. S., Prasetyo B. & Riantini M. (2021). Chemical content of waste composting by black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens). IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 739(1), 012003.
Yang, F. & Tomberlin, J. K. (2020). Comparing selected life-history traits of black soldier fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) Larvae produced in industrial and bench-top-sized containers. Journal of Insect Science, 20(5), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieaa113
Yang, M. L. (2022). Research on the Evaluation Mechanism of the Black Soldier Fly Biological System on Campus. Sustainability (Switzerland), 14(7) 4029. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14074029
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Influence of agricultural wastes on larval growth phases of the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae): An integrated approach. (2023). Journal of Applied and Natural Science, 15(2), 860-869. https://doi.org/10.31018/jans.v15i2.4656
