- 500g as two sealed 250g bags — open one, the second stays sealed
- High in protein, a natural source of calcium — a treat, not a complete feed
- Nothing added — just dried larvae, no preservatives, no additives
- The size people buy for lizards, turtles, wild birds and ducks as much as for the chooks
- Feed dry, or soak a few in warm water for reptiles that prefer them soft
- Packed in Townsville, posted to every Australian state and territory
- 500g as two sealed 250g bags
- High in protein, a natural source of calcium
- For chickens, ducks, wild birds, lizards and turtles
- Packed in Townsville, posted Australia-wide
Two bags: one open, one sealed
500g of dried black soldier fly larvae as two separate 250g resealable bags. Open one; the other sits sealed until you need it. It’s the size people buy when the larvae are for a bearded dragon, a blue-tongue, the birds in the garden or a pair of ducks as much as for the chooks, because it’s the same larvae whoever you are feeding.
Nothing in the bags but dried larvae. Packed in Townsville, posted anywhere in Australia.
What’s in the box
Two 250g bags, each one sealed. Dried black soldier fly larvae, and only dried larvae. No preservatives, no additives, no coating. Black soldier fly larvae are naturally high in protein and a natural source of calcium. They are a treat alongside a complete feed, not a replacement for it.
| Specification | 500g |
|---|---|
| Weight | 500g as two sealed 250g bags |
| Ingredients | Dried black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) and nothing else |
| Nutrition | High in protein, a natural source of calcium; a treat, not a complete feed |
| Storage | Cool, dry place out of direct sunlight; reseal after use; keep the unopened bags sealed |
| Packed | Packed in our Townsville warehouse; the larvae are imported and cleared through Australian biosecurity |
How our customers use them
Chooks, lizards, garden birds: the same bag ends up feeding all of them, and there is no dose to measure, just a few at a time alongside the animal’s usual food. What our customers told us:
- The lizards. “I ordered two packs of dried BSFL for my blue tongue lizards” — Linda, 2024
- The girls. “My girls love the black fly larvae” — Narelle, 2021
- Both treats. “I recently purchased some fly larvae and dried mealworms for my girls, as always they love their treats.” — Lynn, 2022
A reptile or a wild bird that is used to live food may ignore a dry larva at first; a short soak in warm water usually settles it.
For lizards, turtles, wild birds and ducks too
Pet shops sell the same insect as “calci worms”, and it is the treat reptile keepers reach for: bearded dragons, blue-tongues, turtles and pond fish all take dried black soldier fly larvae as part of a varied diet. Feed them dry, or soak a few in warm water for ten minutes for an animal that prefers them soft. How to rehydrate dried larvae is on our blog.
Wild birds, ducks, quail and guinea fowl eat them too, and so, of course, do the chooks. A shallow dish with a little at a time, rather than a full bowl, is the way to do it for the garden birds. Two sealed bags means only one is ever open.
Three sizes, same larvae
The 500g is two of our 250g bags. The 250g on its own is the trial size, and the 1kg is four bags for a flock or a houseful of animals. Same larvae, only the number of bags changes.
What people usually add to the order
The other thing in the box is usually dried mealworms: the two treats sit side by side in most of our customers’ cupboards. Chicken keepers add shell grit for the layers.
Packed in Townsville, posted Australia-wide
Every order is packed in Townsville and posted Australia-wide, most arriving within two to seven business days. We have been a family business since 2009; ring 1800 103 326 and a person answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions people ask about dried larvae for lizards, wild birds and ducks, and why the 500g comes as two bags.
Why is the 500g of black soldier fly larvae sold as two 250g bags?
So only one bag is ever open. You open the first and the second stays sealed in the cupboard until you get to it. Each bag has its own zip-lock, and it is the same larvae in both.
What are calci worms?
Another name for black soldier fly larvae, used in the reptile trade because the larvae are a natural source of calcium. Calci worms, calcium worms, phoenix worms and BSFL are all the same insect. Ours are the dried larvae.
Can bearded dragons and blue-tongue lizards eat dried black soldier fly larvae?
Yes, as part of a varied diet, and reptile keepers are some of our regular customers for this size. Feed them dry, or soak a few in warm water for ten minutes for an animal that prefers a soft insect. Rehydrating dried larvae is covered on our blog.
Can turtles and pond fish eat dried black soldier fly larvae?
Yes. Turtles take them soaked or dry, and pond fish take them floating on the surface. Offer a few at a time and take out anything left uneaten so it does not foul the water.
Can wild birds eat dried black soldier fly larvae?
Yes. Put out a little at a time in a shallow dish rather than a full bowl, and keep it out of the rain. Birds that have never seen a dried larva can take a few days to try one; a short soak in warm water helps.
Can ducks eat black soldier fly larvae?
Yes. Ducks, quail, turkeys and guinea fowl all take them, dry or soaked. Ducks like to wash food down, so keep the water close by and offer the larvae as a treat alongside their usual feed.
How do I rehydrate dried black soldier fly larvae?
Cover a handful with warm water, leave them ten to fifteen minutes, drain, and feed straight away. Soak only what you will use that day. The full method is on our blog.
Do dried black soldier fly larvae need to be kept in the fridge?
No. A cool, dry cupboard out of direct sunlight is right. Reseal the open bag after each feed and leave the second bag sealed until you need it.
Are dried black soldier fly larvae the same as dried maggots?
Strictly, yes: a maggot is a fly larva, and these are the larvae of the black soldier fly. The difference is where they come from. Ours are farmed for animal feed, dried, and packed with nothing added, which is why pet shops and chicken keepers call them larvae, calci worms or BSFL rather than maggots.
Still not sure? Ring 1800 103 326 in Queensland business hours, or see all three sizes.