Insect farming is on the rise in the world of agriculture and food tech alike. Insects provide a sustainable source of protein and need minimum land and resources. Among them, the black soldier fly is gaining momentum, with its unique composting abilities and high protein content. We wanted to answer the most common questions about BSF in one place.

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What is the black soldier fly?

 

​The black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens or BSF) is a species originating from South America. Nowadays, it is cosmopolitan, present across temperate climates in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia

 

Its name comes from the colour of the adult flies, which are black with metallic reflections.