The hidden drivers: Unraveling the impact of density, moisture, and scale on Hermetia illucens rearing. by Anjani Nayak, Patrick Klüber

“…In the second experiment, 300 and 350 larvae/box were tested at 70% and 75% moisture. The highest average individual larval fresh weight (158.6 mg) was observed at 70% moisture with 250 larvae, while the highest biomass was achieved at 75% moisture with 300 larvae. …”
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Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens L.) Larval Development as Affected by Different Substrates by Septer Sucdad

“…With the rising demand for sustainable protein sources and effective waste management solutions, Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae (Hermetia illucens) have gained attention for their ability to convert organic waste into high-protein biomass. …”
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Effect of Triiodothyronine in Different Dosages on Growth and Survival Rate of Giant Gouramy (Osphronemus gouramy Lac.) by I. Herviani, M. Zairin Junior, Odang Carman

“…During eight weeks rearing period, larvae were fed to satiation with Tubifex three times daily. …”
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A Wireworm Glyphonix bimarginatus (Schaeffer) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Elateridae) by Dakshina R. Seal, Rafia A. Khan

“…Wireworms are considered as subterranean economic pests during their larval stages in many parts of the world including the United States. The larvae of Glyphonix bimarginatus are commonly found with larvae of other click beetles in the field. …”
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A Wireworm Glyphonix bimarginatus (Schaeffer) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Elateridae) by Dakshina R. Seal, Rafia A. Khan

“…Wireworms are considered as subterranean economic pests during their larval stages in many parts of the world including the United States. The larvae of Glyphonix bimarginatus are commonly found with larvae of other click beetles in the field. …”
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Intestinal Myiasis Caused by Sarcophaga spp. in Cusco, Peru: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Priscilla Ly, Adiel Aizenberg, Taylor Martin, Martha Lopez, Miguel Arturo Saldaña, Grant Leslie Hughes, Miguel Mauricio Cabada

“…Myiasis is the infestation by dipterous fly larvae in humans and animals. The larvae can infect living or necrotic tissue involving the skin, nasopharynx, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal tracts. …”
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Effect of Lorazepam on the Development of the Hairy Maggot Blow Fly, Chrysomya rufifacies (Macquart): Implication for Forensic Entomology by Sarika Annasaheb Bansode, Vitthal Ramrao More

“…Larvae grown on the beef liver with different doses of lorazepam showed delayed development as compared to normal larvae. …”
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E-B-ocimene and brood cannibalism: Interplay between a honey bee larval pheromone and brood regulation in summer dearth colonies. by Mark J Carroll, Nicholas Brown, Eden Huang

“…Workers limit colony populations primarily through brood cannibalism of eggs and young larvae but often resume brood rearing when conditions improve. …”
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Pimachrysa (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae: Nothochrysinae): Larval Description and Support for Generic Relationships by Catherine A. Tauber, David K. Faulkner

“…We describe the previously unknown larval characteristics of Pimachrysa (second and third instars), and we provide new comparative data on the Nothochrysa californica Banks larvae that were described earlier. The Pimachrysa larvae (identified as Pimachrysa fusca Adams) express the numerous features that characterize the chrysopid subfamily Nothochrysinae. …”
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Effects of Delayed Metamorphosis on Larval Survival, Metamorphosis, and Juvenile Performance of Four Closely Related Species of Tropical Sea Urchins (Genus Echinometra) by M. Aminur Rahman, Fatimah Md. Yusoff, A. Arshad, Tsuyoshi Uehara

“…C (Ec), and E. oblonga (Eo). Planktotrophic larvae of all four species fed on cultured phytoplankton (Chaetoceros gracilis) attained metamorphic competence within 22–24 days after fertilization. …”
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CHARACTERISTICS OF ANOPHELES BREEDING PLACES IN DAHIAN TAMBUK VILLAGE, GUNUNG MAS DISTRICT, CENTRAL KALIMANTAN by Mouldy Tasya Zahrawana, Dian Mutiasari, Arini Ratnasari, Arif Rahman Jabal, Nopta Triawan, M. Yusuf Ilham Kurniawan, Marchelia Djajanto, Mila Karmila

“…The characteristics studied were Anopheles species, number, temperature, salinity, breeding sites, and density of larvae found in each breeding site. Result: Seven breeding places were found positive to contain Anopheles larvae, consisting of puddles, fish ponds, and sewers. …”
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Acoustic Characteristics of Coconut Leaf Beetle, Brontispa Longissima (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) by Ganeshwari Selvaraj, Johari Jalinas

“…This study aimed to identify the sound features between larvae and adults using temporal and spectral acoustic detection. …”
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Damage symptoms, development, and reproductive performance of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on fodder maize and cob by Hend O. Mohamed, Hassan F. Dahi, Azza A. Awad, Walaa E. Gamil, Bassam F. Fahmy

“…On the contrary, the longevity of adults from larvae fed on fodder maize (7 days) was shorter than that of larvae fed on corn cobs. …”
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Microbial ecology of sandflies—the correlation between nutrition, Phlebotomus papatasi sandfly development and microbiome by Slavica Vaselek, Bulent Alten

“…The data showed that the presence of a live and diverse microbiome plays a role in the development and survival of larvae. The mortality rate of the larvae was higher, and larval development was longer for sandflies maintained on microbiome-depleted medium, in comparison to the larvae fed with medium containing alive and complex microbiome. …”
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Evidence for Interspecific Brood Parasite Detection and Removal in Burying Beetles by Ashlee N. Smith, Mark C. Belk

“…Nicrophorus marginatus culled 86% of brood parasites compared to 56% of their own larvae, and N. guttula culled 50% of brood parasites compared to 22% of their own larvae. …”
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Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer) larval rearing using cyclopoid copepod (Apocyclops royi) live feed: A new approach by Radha Vijayaraj, Mani Jayaprakashvel, Kareem Altaff

“…Significantly high content of essential fatty acids in the L. calcarifer larvae have been reported in A. royi + Artemia nauplii fed seabass larvae compared to individual A. royi and Artemia nauplii fed larvae. …”
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Isolation of Bacillus sphaericus from Lombok Island, Indonesia, and Their Toxicity against Anopheles aconitus by Bambang Fajar Suryadi, Bagyo Yanuwiadi, Tri Ardyati, Suharjono

“…One approach to suppress malaria spread is to eliminate anopheline larvae in their habitat and the environmentally safe agent is bacteria, that is, Bacillus sphaericus. …”
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Tracheostomy Wound Myiasis in a Child: Case Report and Review of the Literature by J. Blejter

“…Ether was applied in the wound, and then all the accessible larvae were removed. Antibiotic therapy was initiated. …”
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The Chronology of Angiostrongylus vasorum (Baillet, 1866), Kamensky, 1905: Infection in Biomphalaria glabrata (Say, 1818) by T. A. Barçante, J. M. P. Barçante, L. Cardoso, R. N. Remedio, W. S. Lima

“…A perilarval reaction was observed around the larvae in a fibromuscular layer, appearing later around the larvae located in the viscera. …”
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Investigation on the efficency of methyl bromide gas on Spectrobates ceratoniae Zell. in store by M. S. Taheri, A. Farzaneh, B. Abazarian

“…Spectrobates ceratonia Zell is known for the moment in Iran, as an agent facilitating the various micro-organism penetration inside the fruits.To prevent the introduction of larvae into the fruits and to keep them safe, we carried out some trials to evaluate Methyl-bromide at 35, 40 and 50 g/m3.The pretested fruits have had the following aspect: 27.08% without any larvae. 28.13% with larvae settled between sepales and the fruit-neck. …”
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