Progress in research on, and the utilization of, Hermetia illucens
Author of the article:ZHANG Jie WEN YiTing GAO ZhengHui LEI ChaoLiang ZHU Fen
Author's Workplace:College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China;College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China;College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China;College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China;College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
Key Words:insect resources; black soldier fly; waste management; insect feed
Abstract:The black soldier fly Hermetia illucens has recently been the focus of considerable research in the field of insect resources with rapid progress in research on, and the utilization of, this species. This review summarizes the distribution, importance, resource characteristics, and application of the black soldier fly in organic waste management, and reviews recent progress in research on, and use of, the species. We hope this review provides a reference for the commercial propagation of the black soldier fly.