Both the hatched flies, and the culture comes with everything needed, although more fruit can be added to the culture once all hatched to prolong the shelf life. Keep at room temperature.

What does the culture come with?

The culture of flightless fruit flies contains eggs, larvae and pupa. The culture will continue to produce new flies for several weeks and should be kept at normal room temperature. There may or may not be ready hatched flies.

What species of fly are Livefoods4u Live Fruit Flies?

We offer two species. Drosophila hydei are the larger of the two, and Drosophila melanogaster (Golden Fruit Flies) are the smaller species.

What nutrition do they provide?

Drosophila fruit flies are an excellent source of easily digestible protein. They also contain essential amino acids, and vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin D, and vitamin E, as well as calcium, iron, and zinc.

Which species of fly is best for me?

If you keep very small species, such as Ranitomeya or Mantella frogs, or hatchling Mourning Geckos and spiderlings, then the Golden Fruit Flies may be best. Our normal fruit flies are suited to slightly larger species of Poison frog or Day gecko.

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Live Flightless Fruit Flies – (Fruit Flies Only - Hatched) Live Food for Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates

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Age range (description)
All Life
Brand
livefoods4u
Flavour
Fruit Flies
Item form
Live Food
Specific uses for product
Live Food for

⚡Stimulates natural hunting

🌱Sustainably bred cultures

🦗High-protein live feed

Description

🦎 Feed the wild side—live, fresh, and protein-packed!

WELLBEING BOOSTER - Encourages natural hunting instincts, promoting healthier, happier pets.
ECO FRIENDLY FEEDING - Sustainably bred cultures that align with your green lifestyle.
VERSATILE DIET SOLUTION - Perfect for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates of all small breeds.
READY TO USE CONVENIENCE - Hatched and live on arrival—no waiting, just feed and watch natural behaviors unfold.
PROTEIN PACKED POWERHOUSE - Boost your pet’s vitality with nutrient-rich live fruit flies.

Livefoods4u Live Flightless Fruit Flies offer a high-protein, amino acid-rich live food option sustainably bred for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Delivered hatched and ready to stimulate natural hunting behaviors, these fruit flies support the health and wellbeing of small species like newts, mantids, and poison arrow frogs.

Specifications

ASIN	B0C3WQ6Q2Z
Age Range Description	All Life Stages
Animal Food Diet Type	Raw
Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim	High Protein
Best Sellers Rank	28,652 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 229 in Food & Treats for Reptiles
Brand Name	livefoods4u
Breed Recommendation	Small Breeds
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars (44)
Dog Breed Size	Small
Flavour	Fruit Flies Only (Hatched)
Item Form	Live Food
Manufacturer	livefoods4u
Number of Items	1
Occasion	Birthday
Special Ingredients	Fruit Flies
Specific Uses For Product	Live Food for Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates
Target Species	Amphibian, Reptile
Unit Count	1 count

Reviews

F**.

All Living

Fruit flies were well packed (in along with crickets) arrived safe and well and all were living. My praying mantis enjoyed a nice treat! I would definitely recommend Livefoods4u!

20.01.2025

I**S

Live on arrival, dead the next day

Bought the live (hatched) flies - not culture. Dozens of live flies on day of arrival, kept at room temperature, all dead a day later. For £8, my spiderling got 1 fly meal. Will now have to source more flies ASAP...

29.10.2025

M**W

Hatched Fruit Flies

Quick delivery and plenty of fruit flies. I bought these for my ant colonies and they love them. If you don't want to handle them live just stick the container in the freezer for a few hours. The ants like them either way.

1.03.2024

D**Y

Too expensive

Desperate to get some flies so had to buy these. Yes they looked healthy in a good size pot, but there weren't many in there so still had to buy a culture. If like me you have to pay for these to tyed you over.

15.09.2023

Z**E

Fruit flies for slings

Very good fast delivery most of the flies were still alive good packaging happy over all

10.01.2025

H**N

Perfect, just what I needed

Feels strange buying flies but I just couldn't find any for my praying mantis. These flies arrived quickly and stay live in their special box. Easy to feed to mantis as they don't fly around.

24.10.2023

M**D

Fruit flies

All fruit flies are dead!

21.01.2025

L**O

Spider

Spider really liked it

5.07.2024

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