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Beautiful, Benign Bugs: Black Soldier Fly

What might appear at first as a wasp is a wonder bug that does not bite or sting.

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Bugs are beautiful. Some of them anyway. Much as humanity collectively reviles at the world of creepy crawlies, they are crucial critters in our ecosystem. Even those who tolerate some bugs often have fear responses to others that are completely harmless. We need a better appreciation of bugs!

A Black Soldier Fly perched on a branch.

Meet the humble Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens), which…

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