🪰 Flightless Fruit Fly Culture (Drosophila melanogaster)

Description:
Reliable, prolific, and easy to maintain — Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies are the gold standard feeder for dart frogs, mantises, newts, and other small insectivores.

Microterra Labs cultures are maintained under sterile, controlled conditions using our proprietary high-nutrient media. Each culture is seeded with a thriving colony that will produce for several weeks under proper care.

Details:

• Species: Drosophila melanogaster (flightless)
• Life Cycle: 10–14 days
• Temp Range: 72–78°F
• Longevity: 3–4 weeks per culture
• Feeding: Uses pre-mixed growth media — no maintenance required beyond misting

Includes:
One active 32 oz culture with live adults, pupae, and eggs in high-yield media with excelsior climbing material.