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Fruit Flies - Wingless Melanogaster Culture
Fruit Flies - Wingless Melanogaster Culture
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Live Wingless Melanogaster Fruit Fly Culture
Perfect feeder insects for small mantises, dart frogs, and other insectivores. Our wingless melanogaster fruit flies are flightless, making them easy to manage and ideal for feeding small exotic pets.
Key Features:
- Flightless mutation for easy handling and feeding
- Smaller than hydei - perfect for nymphs and small species
- Active culture ready to produce for weeks
- Clean, mite-free cultures
- Includes medium for continued production
Culture Care:
Keep at room temperature (68-78°F) away from direct sunlight. Culture will produce flies for 3-4 weeks. Tap container gently before opening to settle flies at the bottom.
Feeding Guidelines:
Ideal for mantis nymphs L1-L4, small dart frogs, and juvenile reptiles. Dust with calcium supplement as needed for optimal nutrition.
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Care instructions
Care instructions
Most of our items are designed for easy maintenance. Care instructions are included with every product, but if you ever need additional guidance, our support team is always ready to help.
Invertebrate Care & Shipping FAQs
What is your live arrival guarantee?
Our Live Arrival Guarantee applies to Next Day Air shipping only. We carefully pack every order to ensure your pets arrive safe and healthy. If your order arrives DOA (dead on arrival), you must contact us within 1 hour of delivery and provide clear photo proof in the original packaging.
⚠️ NO REFUNDS will be issued under any circumstances.
If a valid claim is approved, we will provide a replacement (or store credit if needed, depending on availability).
We are not responsible for delays, extreme weather, or mishandling once the package is in the carrier’s possession.
What care requirements and difficulty levels do you offer?
We specialize in mantises, millipedes, isopods, roaches, leaf insects, tarantulas, and scorpions—each with varying care requirements. Every species listing includes a detailed difficulty rating (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) and comprehensive care guides covering temperature, humidity, feeding, and housing. Beginners should start with hardy species like dubia roaches or millipedes, while experienced keepers can explore more specialized species. Our care guides are included with every order to help you succeed.
What's included with my order?
Every order includes your live invertebrate(s), a detailed species-specific care guide, and feeding recommendations. Premium orders may include starter kits with substrate, food, and basic supplies to get you started immediately. We also provide access to our online care resources just email us you can ask questions. All animals are carefully packed to minimize stress during shipping.
What is your return and refund policy for live animals?
We don't except returns since they are live animals, sorry! Email us for a different solution!