Feature

Black soldier fly(BSF)

BSF Larvae

Miscellaneous

Distinguish

Dimensions

~22.225 mm or 7/8 inch

27 - 30 mm

Larval width approx 6 mm

BSF larvae from other maggots

stinger or proboscis

Absent

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Generally present in house fly

BSF from other flies

flying capabilities

Lazy or improper flyer

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Unlike other variety of flies

BSF from other flies

Wings count

only one pair of wing

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Wasp contains two pairs

BSF from wasp

Colour of legs

Pale yellow or whitish towards extreme ends

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Non-Inherent for other flies

BSF from other flies

Colour of abdomen

Reddish and bronze

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Male poses bronze abdomen while female poses reddish

Male BSF from Female BSF

Subjected to geographical location