
Community identification
Likely black soldier fly larva (dark prepupa)
Hermetia illucens
- Order & Family
- Diptera; Stratiomyidae
- Size
- Usually 15–27 mm long.
Natural Habitat
Compost, decaying plant matter, manure, and other moist organic waste; prepupae may wander onto nearby dry surfaces.
Diet & Feeding
Larvae consume decomposing organic material; the dark prepupal stage largely stops feeding.
Behavior Patterns
Larvae develop in groups in moist waste, then darken and leave the food source to pupate in a drier place. The still image is too indistinct for confident identification.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to people and not a household pest; larvae efficiently recycle organic waste and can be used as animal feed.