Fruit Fly Culture - Drosophila Hydei
32oz Flightless Fruit Fly Culture – Drosophila hydei
A dependable live feeder option for keepers who need a slightly larger fruit fly. Our Drosophila hydei cultures offer convenience, quality, and consistent performance.
Product Overview
Drosophila hydei are larger, flightless fruit flies, measuring approximately 3.5 mm. While they have wings, a genetic trait prevents them from flying, allowing for easy and controlled feeding. Their complete life cycle averages 25–30 days.
Each culture is shipped fresh and active in a self-contained 32oz culture cup that requires no maintenance. Every culture includes approximately 25–50 live flies upon arrival.
These fruit flies are well suited for a wide variety of small animals, including:
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Poison dart (arrow) frogs
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Small day geckos
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Anole lizards
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Small newts and salamanders
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Hatchling chameleons
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Spiderlings
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Mantids
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Various top-feeding fish species

