Description
Red-Eyed Black Large Fruit Fly
Drosophila hydei – Go Large Culture
Our Red-Eyed Black Drosophila hydei is a robust, large-bodied flightless fruit fly supplied in a high-production Go Large culture. Featuring a darker body tone paired with distinct red eye pigmentation, this strain offers reliable feeding performance with a striking visual appearance.
Hydei are significantly larger than melanogaster, making them ideal for adult amphibians and insectivores requiring a more substantial prey item.
Why Choose Hydei?
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Noticeably larger than melanogaster
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Higher feeding value per individual
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Slower movement, easier to manage
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Strong, consistent production cycle
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Ideal for adult frogs and larger insectivores
If you’re feeding adult dart frogs or maintaining multiple enclosures, hydei reduce the number of flies required per feed while maintaining a strong feeding response.
Red-Eyed Black Variant
This strain combines:
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Dark body colour
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Distinct red eye pigmentation
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Stable flightless genetics
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Predictable, dependable production
Performance remains consistent with other hydei strains — the choice comes down to preference and breeding room consistency.
Ideal For
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Adult dart frogs
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Larger thumbnail species
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Juvenile tree frogs
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Small chameleons
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Larger geckos
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Mantids and predatory invertebrates
The larger body size promotes natural hunting behaviour and provides a more substantial feeder compared to smaller fruit fly strains.
Choose Your Life Stage
Available in selectable life stages:
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Newly Made – Maximum production window
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Intermediate – Balanced hatch cycle
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Mature – Ready to feed immediately
Staggering life stages ensures uninterrupted feeder availability.
Go Large Culture Benefits
Compared to standard 520ml tubs:
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Higher initial fly volume
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Longer productive lifespan
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Better suited to multi-enclosure setups
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Ideal for breeders
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Reduced culture rotation frequency
Perfect for serious frog rooms and consistent feeding schedules.
Fast & Reliable UK Dispatch
Orders placed before 2pm are typically dispatched the same day, with most customers receiving their live food the next working day after dispatch.
If you’re looking for top quality live hydei fruit flies delivered quickly and reliably in the UK, our Go Large cultures provide dependable performance.
