Drosophila funebris – Fruit fly (large variety)
3,25€
Drosophila funebris is the perfect live food for reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods. Its larger size provides more visible and nutritious prey. Easy to maintain with high reproduction, ensuring a constant and quality supply for your terrarium.
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Technical Sheet – Drosophila funebris
Common Name: Fruit fly (large variety)
Scientific Name: Drosophila funebris
Family: Drosophilidae
📏 Size
Between 3 and 4 mm, larger than other species like Drosophila melanogaster.
🌍 Distribution
Cosmopolitan species found worldwide in warm and temperate environments.
🌡️ Ideal Temperature
Between 20 °C and 26 °C
Lower temperatures slow down reproduction.
⏳ Life Cycle
Approximately 2 to 3 weeks from egg to adult, depending on temperature.
🥚 Reproduction
High reproductive rate. Females lay eggs on the culture medium, developing quickly under optimal conditions.
🍌 Feeding
Feeds on decaying fruit and prepared culture media based on cereals, yeast, and sugars.
🐸 Recommended Use
Live food ideal for:
- Small reptiles
- Amphibians (frogs, dendrobatids)
- Arthropods (mantises, spiders, ants)
Larger size makes them especially suitable for species that require bigger prey than Drosophila melanogaster.
📦 Presentation
Active cultures in ventilated containers with ready-to-use nutritive medium.
⚠️ Maintenance
- Keep in a cool, ventilated place
- Avoid direct sunlight
- Do not close the container completely
- Renew cultures periodically to ensure continuous production
✅ Advantages
- Larger size → more nutritious prey
- Rapid reproduction
- Easy to maintain
- Ideal for regular feeding
