Melanogaster Fruit Fly (Drosophila melanogaster) — A very small, flightless fruit fly widely used as a feeder insect for tiny reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Melanogaster fruit flies are ideal for hatchlings and small species that require extremely small, easy-to-catch prey.

These fruit flies are highly active, which helps stimulate natural hunting behavior, yet they remain easy to manage in culture form. They are a staple feeder for breeders raising newborn and juvenile animals.

Melanogaster fruit flies are an essential starter feeder, providing a safe, digestible food source for the smallest and youngest insect-eating animals.