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urbanfarmer
04-19-2012, 12:23 PM
I just caught one. Not much is known about them, but could it be possible we could use them instead of BSF? Like BSF they mimic a wasp. They may not have mouth parts as adults. I saw this guy because he was MASSIVE, flying around, I followed it and caught it. Don't ask. I have it sitting in my room for further examination. This guy is so big, he sat down to take a poop inside the container. I mean it folded its abdomen forward and SAT DOWN and just let some go (UNLESS THESE ARE EGGS, I CANT FREAKIN TELL).

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galv ... ata%29.htm (http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/beneficials/beneficial-26_mydas_fly_1_%28Mydas%20clavata%29.htm)

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/beneficials_images/1c_archives/beneficial-26A-GCMGA13578_maydas_fly.JPG

Bioritize
04-19-2012, 06:54 PM
:lol:

Now that imagery is hilarious. Where chopsticks involved?

No seriously, I would like to find an replacement for the BSF due to my newly increase altitude, close to 6000. Right now we got red wigglers and meal worms. I need more fish food!!!!

I also have a hookup from a local brewery for their spent grains. In your opinion what else would complete this diet?

We are thinking of getting a pellet machine to make shit loads.

keith_r
04-19-2012, 06:59 PM
i'm starting to think mice might be even a fish option.. them babies are little

foodchain
04-20-2012, 04:28 AM
I have used pinkies, not so much luck with fuzzies.

Agroregeneration
09-19-2014, 03:40 PM
Sure looks like it has a mouth to me, and if it took a 'poop' then its definitely been eating. This means it will vomit on things and slurp or the residue. I am pretty sure this would be a poor substitute, as awesome as it may be.