{"id":199591,"date":"2026-04-14T12:31:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/shop\/produkt\/soldier-fly-larvae\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T13:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T11:42:15","slug":"soldier-fly-larvae","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/en\/shop\/product\/soldier-fly-larvae\/","title":{"rendered":"Soldier flies"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #99cc33;\">Soldier Flies \u2013 Natural Power Food<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Military flies<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\"> are among the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">most nutrient-rich feed insects<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  and are an excellent choice for daily feeding. They provide a particularly high   <\/span><span class=\"s1\">protein<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> and thus support the growth and vitality of your animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The larvae develop within about <\/span><span class=\"s1\">14 days until pupation<\/span><span class=\"s2\">which gives you a life cycle that is easy to plan. They are very easy to keep and feed during this time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Feeding is uncomplicated. You can easily feed the larvae with mashed bananas or boiled potatoes. <\/span><span class=\"s2\">  supply. This results in hardly any additional costs and at the same time food is utilized efficiently. The mash should be somewhat liquid, as the larvae can only slurp and not chew.    <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">After pupation, the adult flies hatch. These live about   <\/span><span class=\"s1\">5 to 8 days<\/span><span class=\"s2\">but do not require <\/span><span class=\"s1\">no additional feeding<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. They concentrate exclusively on reproduction, which means that the cycle continues automatically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">A major advantage is the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">simple storage<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. The larvae are robust, easy to care for and can be stored for a certain period of time without any problems. At the same time, they remain vital and active for a long time. They require room temperature and cannot be kept in the fridge.    <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Thanks to their soft body structure and high nutritional value, <strong>soldier flies<\/strong> are ideal for <\/span><span class=\"s1\">reptiles, spiders, and birds<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. Many animals are very happy to eat them and benefit from the nutrients they contain. The soldier flies are lazy and very slow and can be fed without any problems.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">They are also convincing in practice. They are clean to handle, cause hardly any odor and are easy to dose. This makes them suitable for both beginners and experienced owners.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">With <\/span><strong><span class=\"s1\">soldier flies<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\"> , you get a versatile, efficient, and nutrient-rich feed insect that\u2019s easy to incorporate into your daily routine and provides your animals with optimal nutrition<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soldier Flies \u2013 Natural Power Food Military flies are among the most nutrient-rich feed insects and are an excellent choice for daily feeding. They provide a particularly high protein and thus support the growth and vitality of your animals. 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