Stage-Specific Microbiota Transitions Throughout Black Soldier Fly Ontogeny.

ABSTRACT: The growing global population increases the demand for protein, while organic waste management has become more challenging. Alternative protein sources are essential to mitigate the environmental impact of food production. The black soldier fly (BSF; Hermetia illucens) has emerged as an alternative to traditional protein sources (e.g., soybean meal, fishmeal) due to its ability to convert diverse organic waste, addressing both issues simultaneously. This makes the BSF a promising candidate for industrial rearing, with its successful development closely tied to microbial influences on growth and behaviour, particularly bacterial influences on oviposition. In this study, we focus on the microbiota throughout insect development with a special focus on egg surface microbiota and their origin.

SUBMITTER: Klammsteiner T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12860825 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature