Drosophila funebris – Fruit fly (large variety)

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