Description
Drosophila melanogaster – Standard 520ml Culture
Our Drosophila melanogaster Standard 520ml culture is a dependable, flightless small fruit fly suitable for a wide range of insectivorous species.
This is one of the most widely used feeder insects in amphibian and invertebrate keeping due to its manageable size, reliable hatch cycle and ease of use.
Why Choose Melanogaster?
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Flightless strain (vestigial wing)
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Ideal size for smaller species
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Easy to tap and feed
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Consistent hatch cycle
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Proven staple feeder
Melanogaster fruit flies are particularly suitable for:
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Dart frogs
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Thumbnail species
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Froglets
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Juvenile arboreal geckos
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Praying mantis nymphs
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Jumping spiders
Their size and movement stimulate natural hunting behaviour while remaining easy to contain.
Choose Your Life Stage
Available in selectable life stages:
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Newly Made – Maximum production window
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Intermediate – Balanced feeding and hatch cycle
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Mature – Ready to feed immediately
This gives you full control over staggered culture rotation.
Standard 520ml Culture Benefits
The 520ml size is ideal for:
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Smaller collections
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Keepers rotating multiple cultures
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Maintaining steady weekly supply
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Efficient use of space
A practical, cost-effective option without the larger footprint of Go Large tubs.
Fast, Reliable UK Dispatch
Orders placed before 2pm are typically dispatched the same day, with most deliveries arriving the next working day after dispatch.
If you need top quality live fruit flies in the UK delivered quickly and reliably, our melanogaster cultures provide dependable performance.
