Food availability can affect larval and adult life
history traits (Giberson and Rosenberg 1992, Hunter
and McNeil 2000). Black soldier ßy larvae are suspected to develop optimally on fresh manure introduced at a low rate (Sheppard 1983); however, no
supporting data have been provided. Furman et al.
(1959) stated a reduced food supply can extend black
soldier ßy larval development time up to 4 mo. Before