Growth Performance of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) Fed on Some Plant Based Organic Wastes

  • Ida Kinasih Department of Biology, Facullty of Sciences and Technology, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati, Bandung
  • Ramadhani Eka Putra Agricultural Engineering Study Program, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jatinangor Campus, Bandung
  • Agus Dana Permana Agricultural Engineering Study Program, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jatinangor Campus, Bandung
  • Finsa Firlana Gusmara Biology Study Program, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Ganesha Campus, Bandung
  • Muhammad Yusuf Nurhadi Biology Study Program, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Ganesha Campus, Bandung
  • Ramadini Aini Anitasari Biology Study Program, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Ganesha Campus, Bandung
Keywords: Bioconversion, growth, Hermetia illucens, plant based organic wastes

Abstract

Insect larvae, such as black soldier fly larvae (BSFL: Hermetia illucens) are currently being considered as an alternative source of protein for poultry and aquaculture industry while in the same time apply as agent to manage organic wastes. In order to achieve both roles it is necessary to develop an appropriate farming methodology and understand the impact of different feeding source for the insect production. The study explored the effect of three local plant based organic wastes as feedstocks to growth of the black soldier fly larvae. Separate feeding trials on horse manure (HM), vegetable wastes (VW), and tofu dreg (TD) was done and their effect on BSF larvae growth rate, larvae weight and total prepupal yield in grams content analysed. The efficiency of the BSF larvae to consume and ability to reduce the waste load of the different substrates was also evaluated. The result showed all materials suitable as feeding material for black soldier fly. Difference on physical properties and chemical content affected the development time, harvested biomass, efficiency of digestivity, and efficiency of biomass production which is unique for each type of waste. This study provide base line information for future development of plant based organic waste management.

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Published
2018-10-09
How to Cite
KinasihI., PutraR. E., PermanaA. D., GusmaraF. F., NurhadiM. Y., & AnitasariR. A. (2018). Growth Performance of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) Fed on Some Plant Based Organic Wastes. HAYATI Journal of Biosciences, 25(2), 79. https://doi.org/10.4308/hjb.25.2.79
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