Small Fruit Fly (Drosophila melanogaster) – Standard 520ml

Description Drosophila melanogaster – Standard 520ml Culture Our Drosophila melanogaster Standard 520ml culture is a dependable, flightless small fruit fly suitable for a wide range of insectivorous species. This is one of the most widely used feeder insects in amphibian and invertebrate keeping due to its manageable size, reliable hatch cycle and ease of use. Why Choose Melanogaster? Flightless strain (vestigial wing) Ideal size for smaller species Easy to tap and feed Consistent hatch cycle Proven staple feeder Melanogaster fruit flies are particularly suitable for: Dart frogs Thumbnail species Froglets Juvenile arboreal geckos Praying mantis nymphs Jumping spiders Their size and movement stimulate natural hunting behaviour while remaining easy to contain. Choose Your Life Stage Available in selectable life stages: Newly Made – Maximum production window Intermediate – Balanced feeding and hatch cycle Mature – Ready to feed immediately This gives you full control over staggered culture rotation. Standard 520ml Culture Benefits The 520ml size is ideal for: Smaller collections Keepers rotating multiple cultures Maintaining steady weekly supply Efficient use of space A practical, cost-effective option without the larger footprint of Go Large tubs. Fast, Reliable UK Dispatch Orders placed before 2pm are typically dispatched the same day, with most deliveries arriving the next working day after dispatch. If you need top quality live fruit flies in the UK delivered quickly and reliably, our melanogaster cultures provide dependable performance. Please leave this field empty Join our Newsletter! We don’t spam! Read more in our privacy policy Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.