First record of the black soldier fly,Hermetia illucens, in Greece

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Published: Nov 8, 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/eh.10893
Keywords:
Stratiomyidae black soldier fly first record
Antonios E Tsagkarakis
Laboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos, 118 55 Athens, Greece
E. I. Arapostathi
Laboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos, 118 55 Athens, Greece
G. I. Strouvalis
Laboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos, 118 55 Athens, Greece
Abstract

In May 2015, the black soldier fly Hermetia illucens (L.) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) was recorded for the first time in Greece. Its occurrence was noticed firstly in May 2015 in the island of Naxos, Cyclades. Newly hatched larvae of H. illucens feed on different decaying organic material, such as rotting fruits and vegetables, animal manure and human excreta, achieving a significant dry mass reduction. Thus, they are considered to provide remarkable ecological service on recycling. Information on its morphology, biology and distribution is given.

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