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Discover the World of Black Soldier Flies
Test your knowledge about the fascinating Black Soldier Fly (BSF) and its vital role in our ecosystem! This quiz will help you learn about the benefits of BSF larvae, their behavior, and their contribution to organic waste management.
Engage with these key topics:
- Unique properties of BSF
- Feeding habits
- Lifespan and reproduction
BSF is a fly that holds some unique properties. It's not a pest like the regular house fly, and so it can actually be put to use by humans. Black soldier fly larvae play a similar role to that of red worms as essential decomposers in breaking down organic substrates and returning nutrients to the soil.
True
False
Why are they called soldier flies?
They look like the old knights in shiny armor
Because of the clear areas on the abdomen
Black Soldier Fly is sometimes called a Window Fly
All correct
Is black soldier fly dangerous?
Yes
No
What attracts black soldier flies?
Many kinds of decomposing organic matter
Algae, carrion, compost heaps, manure, mold, plant refuse, and the waste products of beehives
Everything
A and B are correct
What should you avoid feeding the BSF?
Avoid cooking oils, heavy gravy and fats.
Meats and bones are fine so long as they do not exceed about 10 to 15% of the total mix of waste.
Cheeses or anything dense and heavy needs to be cut into thin sections or broken up into small chunks
All are correct
Where does black soldier fly lay eggs?
The female black soldier fly deposits a mass of about 500 eggs in cracks and crevices near or in decaying matter such as dung, carrion, garbage, and other organic waste. The eggs hatch into larvae in about four days.
The female black soldier fly deposits a mass of about 5000 eggs in cracks and crevices near or in decaying matter such as dung, carrion, garbage, and other organic waste. The eggs hatch into larvae in about four days.
The female black soldier fly deposits a mass of about 2000 eggs in cracks and crevices near or in decaying matter such as dung, carrion, garbage, and other organic waste. The eggs hatch into larvae in about four days.
The female black soldier fly deposits a mass of about 200 eggs in cracks and crevices near or in decaying matter such as dung, carrion, garbage, and other organic waste. The eggs hatch into larvae in about four days.
How do I know if I have a black soldier fly larvae?
Larvae are dark brown, torpedo-shaped, and flattened.
The larva grows to over one inch in length
The larvae and pupae of the soldier fly are distinctive in appearance and are key in identifying this type of fly.
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How big is a black soldier fly?
20 to 30 mm
15 to 20 mm
10 to 15 mm
25 to 35 mm
How much do black soldier fly larvae eat?
Black soldier fly larva will consume four times its body mass on a daily basis.
Black soldier fly larva will consume twice its body mass on a daily basis.
How long does a black soldier fly live?
4-7 days
5-10 days
5-8 days
10 - 15 days
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