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 | - | Generally present in house fly | BSF from other flies |
flying capabilities | Lazy or improper flyer | - | Unlike other variety of flies | BSF from other flies |
Wings count | only one pair of wing | - | Wasp contains two pairs | BSF from wasp |
Colour of legs | Pale yellow or whitish towards extreme ends | - | Non-Inherent for other flies | BSF from other flies |
Colour of abdomen | Reddish and bronze | - | Male poses bronze abdomen while female poses reddish | Male BSF from Female BSF |
Subjected to geographical location |
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