Flightless fruit flies (Drosophila hydei) are approximately ⅛" long and make an excellent
feeder insect for small reptiles, dart frogs, mantids, jumping spiders, and other
invertebrates.
feeder insect for small reptiles, dart frogs, mantids, jumping spiders, and other
invertebrates.
Save 10% when you purchase our Flightless Fruit Fly Bundle Pack instead of buying
each item individually! This bundle is designed to provide both immediate feeders and
future production, helping ensure you always have fruit flies available when you need
them.
The bundle includes one producing culture for immediate feeding, one fresh culture that
will begin producing in the coming weeks, and one cup of flies only for instant use or
starting your own cultures. It's a great way to maintain a steady supply of Drosophila
hydei fruit flies while saving money.
Bundle Includes:
- 1 Producing Culture
- 1 Fresh Culture
- 1 Cup of Flies Only
Producing Culture
These established cultures are actively producing flies and are ready to use
immediately upon arrival. They are around 2-3 weeks old at the time of shipment and
should contain a mixture of flies and fly larvae. Peak production should occur shortly
after receipt and will typically continue for an additional 2–3 weeks. This option is ideal if
you need fruit flies to feed right away.
Fresh Culture
These newly made cultures are typically less than one week old. Each culture will arrive
with a minimum of 30 live flies and will begin producing additional flies within
approximately 1–2 weeks, depending on temperature. Production should continue for
4–5 weeks or until the culture media is exhausted. This option is ideal if you're looking
for a longer-lasting, more consistent supply of fruit flies.
with a minimum of 30 live flies and will begin producing additional flies within
approximately 1–2 weeks, depending on temperature. Production should continue for
4–5 weeks or until the culture media is exhausted. This option is ideal if you're looking
for a longer-lasting, more consistent supply of fruit flies.
Note: During development, there may be a brief period when few or no adult flies are
visible because the existing flies have died and the next generation is still pupating. This
is normal, and new adult flies should begin emerging shortly.
Flies Only
Live flightless fruit flies with no culture media included. These flies are intended for
immediate feeding or for starting your own cultures. Without food or a culture medium,
the flies will typically survive 1–3 days after arrival, depending on temperature and
handling conditions
Live flightless fruit flies with no culture media included. These flies are intended for
immediate feeding or for starting your own cultures. Without food or a culture medium,
the flies will typically survive 1–3 days after arrival, depending on temperature and
handling conditions
- Includes:
- 1 Producing Culture, 1 Fresh Culture, 1 Cup Flies (150)
- FedEx and UPS shipping options available at checkout
- Orders typically leave our facility in one to two business days
- Delivery times depend on your chosen shipping method
- Transit times are NOT guaranteed and delays are possible
- Live arrival guarantee on orders that include order protection
