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  • The black soldier fly, Herm...
    Müller, Ariane; Wolf, Diana; Gutzeit, Herwig O.

    Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C. A journal of biosciences, 9/2017, Volume: 72, Issue: 9
    Journal Article

    The growing demand worldwide for proteins and lipids cannot be met by the intensive use of agricultural land currently available. Insect mass cultures as a source for proteins and lipids have been in focus for various reasons. An insect with many positive properties is the black soldier fly, , whose larvae could be used for the sustainable production of proteins and lipids. Furthermore, the larvae produce bioactive substances which could potentially be used for human and animal welfare.