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Insect nutrition 2020 – 2024

2020

  • Czekała, W., Janczak, D., Cieślik, M., Mazurkiewicz, J., & Pulka, J. (2020). Food waste management using the Hermetia illucens insect. Journal of Ecological Engineering, 21(4), 212-216.
  • Barbi, S., Macavei, L. I., Fuso, A., Luparelli, A. V., Caligiani, A., Ferrari, A. M., … & Montorsi, M. (2020). Valorization of seasonal agri-food leftovers through insects. Science of the Total Environment, 709, 136209.
  • Harsányi, E., Juhász, C., Kovács, E., Huzsvai, L., Pintér, R., Fekete, G., … & Gyuricza, C. (2020). Evaluation of organic wastes as substrates for rearing Zophobas morio, Tenebrio molitor, and Acheta domesticus larvae as alternative feed supplements. Insects, 11(9), 604.
  • Scala, A., Cammack, J. A., Salvia, R., Scieuzo, C., Franco, A., Bufo, S. A., … & Falabella, P. (2020). Rearing substrate impacts growth and macronutrient composition of Hermetia illucens (L.)(Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae produced at an industrial scale. Scientific reports, 10(1), 19448.
  • Truzzi, C., Giorgini, E., Annibaldi, A., Antonucci, M., Illuminati, S., Scarponi, G., … & Olivotto, I. (2020). Fatty acids profile of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens): Influence of feeding substrate based on coffee-waste silverskin enriched with microalgae. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 259, 114309.
  • Hadj Saadoun, J., Montevecchi, G., Zanasi, L., Bortolini, S., Macavei, L. I., Masino, F., … & Antonelli, A. (2020). Lipid profile and growth of black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens, Stratiomyidae) reared on by‐products from different food chains. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 100(9), 3648-3657.
  • Bonelli, M., Bruno, D., Brilli, M., Gianfranceschi, N., Tian, L., Tettamanti, G., … & Casartelli, M. (2020). Black soldier fly larvae adapt to different food substrates through morphological and functional responses of the midgut. International journal of molecular sciences, 21(14), 4955.
  • Miranda, C. D., Cammack, J. A., & Tomberlin, J. K. (2020). Life-history traits of house fly, Musca domestica L.(Diptera: Muscidae), reared on three manure types. Journal of insects as Food and Feed, 6(1), 81-90.
  • Kinasih, I., Suryani, Y., Paujiah, E., Ulfa, R. A., Afiyati, S., Adawiyah, Y. R., & Putra, R. E. (2020, November). Performance of Black Soldier Fly, Hermetia illucens, Larvae during valorization of organic wastes with changing quality. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (Vol. 593, No. 1, p. 012040). IOP Publishing.
  • Quek, X. T., Liang, L., Tham, H. H., Yeo, H., Tan, M. K., & Tan, H. T. W. (2020). Are the growth and survival of Acheta domesticus comparable when reared on okara, waste vegetables and premium animal feed?. Journal of insects as food and feed, 6(2), 161-168.
  • Bordiean, A., Krzyżaniak, M., Stolarski, M. J., & Peni, D. (2020). Growth potential of yellow mealworm reared on industrial residues. Agriculture, 10(12), 599.
  • Gold, M., Egger, J., Scheidegger, A., Zurbrügg, C., Bruno, D., Bonelli, M., … & Mathys, A. (2020). Estimating black soldier fly larvae biowaste conversion performance by simulation of midgut digestion. Waste Management, 112, 40-51.
  • Gold, M., Cassar, C. M., Zurbrügg, C., Kreuzer, M., Boulos, S., Diener, S., & Mathys, A. (2020). Biowaste treatment with black soldier fly larvae: Increasing performance through the formulation of biowastes based on protein and carbohydrates. Waste Management, 102, 319-329.
  • Chia, S. Y., Tanga, C. M., Osuga, I. M., Cheseto, X., Ekesi, S., Dicke, M., & van Loon, J. J. (2020). Nutritional composition of black soldier fly larvae feeding on agro‐industrial by‐ Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, 168(6-7), 472-481.
  • Dzepe, D., Nana, P., Fotso, A., Tchuinkam, T., & Djouaka, R. (2020). Influence of larval density, substrate moisture content and feedstock ratio on life history traits of black soldier fly larvae. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 6(2), 133-140.

 

2021

  • Khan, S., Dong, Y., Nadir, S., Schaefer, D. A., Mortimer, P. E., Xu, J., … & Sheng, J. (2021). Valorizing plastic waste by insect consumption. Circular Agricultural Systems, 1(1), 1-9.
  • Li, X., Zhou, Z., Zhang, J., Zhou, S., & Xiong, Q. (2021). Conversion of mixtures of soybean curd residue and kitchen waste by black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens L.). Insects, 13(1), 23.
  • Fitriana, E. L., Laconi, E. B., & Jayanegara, A. (2021, June). Influence of various organic wastes on growth performance and nutrient composition of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens): A meta-analysis. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (Vol. 788, No. 1, p. 012051). IOP Publishing.
  • Addeo, N. F., Vozzo, S., Secci, G., Mastellone, V., Piccolo, G., Lombardi, P., … & Bovera, F. (2021). Different combinations of butchery and vegetable wastes on growth performance, chemical-nutritional characteristics and oxidative status of black soldier fly growing larvae. Animals, 11(12), 3515.
  • Lu, Y., Zhang, S., Sun, S., Wu, M., Bao, Y., Tong, H., … & Xu, W. (2021). Effects of different nitrogen sources and ratios to carbon on larval development and bioconversion efficiency in food waste treatment by black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens). Insects, 12(6), 507.
  • Rumbos, C. I., Bliamplias, D., Gourgouta, M., Michail, V., & Athanassiou, C. G. (2021). Rearing Tenebrio molitor and Alphitobius diaperinus larvae on seed cleaning process byproducts. Insects, 12(4), 293.
  • Barragan-Fonseca, K. B., Gort, G., Dicke, M., & Van Loon, J. J. A. (2021). Nutritional plasticity of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) in response to artificial diets varying in protein and carbohydrate concentrations. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 7(1), 51-61.
  • Van Campenhout, L. (2021). Fermentation technology applied in the insect value chain: making a win-win between microbes and insects. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 7(4), 377-381.
  • Veldkamp, T., van Rozen, K., Elissen, H., van Wikselaar, P., & van der Weide, R. (2021). Bioconversion of digestate, pig manure and vegetal residue-based waste operated by black soldier fly larvae, Hermetia illucens L.(Diptera: Stratiomyidae). Animals, 11(11), 3082.
  • Laganaro, M., Bahrndorff, S., & Eriksen, N. T. (2021). Growth and metabolic performance of black soldier fly larvae grown on low and high-quality substrates. Waste Management, 121, 198-205.
  • Tanga, C. M., Waweru, J. W., Tola, Y. H., Onyoni, A. A., Khamis, F. M., Ekesi, S., & Paredes, J. C. (2021). Organic waste substrates induce important shifts in gut microbiota of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.): coexistence of conserved, variable, and potential pathogenic microbes. Frontiers in microbiology, 12, 635881.
  • Broeckx, L., Frooninckx, L., Slegers, L., Berrens, S., Noyens, I., Goossens, S., … & Van Miert, S. (2021). Growth of black soldier fly larvae reared on organic side-streams. Sustainability, 13(23), 12953.
  • Van Peer, M., Frooninckx, L., Coudron, C., Berrens, S., Álvarez, C., Deruytter, D., … & Van Miert, S. (2021). Valorisation potential of using organic side streams as feed for Tenebrio molitor, Acheta domesticus and Locusta migratoria. Insects, 12(9), 796.
  • Li, M., Wang, G., Shang, R., Xu, Q., Zhang, J., Sun, R., & Li, L. (2021). Comparative lipid profile analysis of Hermetia illucens larvae fed food waste at different days of age using an LC-MS-based lipidomics approach. Journal of Insect Science, 21(5), 17.
  • Franks, K., Kooienga, E., Sanders, M., Pendarvis, K., Yang, F., Tomberlin, J. K., & Jordan, H. R. (2021). The effect of Rhodococcus rhodochrous supplementation on black soldier fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) development, nutrition, and waste conversion. Journal of insects as food and feed, 7(4), 397-408.
  • Rovai, D., Ortgies, M., Amin, S., Kuwahara, S., Schwartz, G., Lesniauskas, R., … & Lammert, A. (2021). Utilization of carrot pomace to grow mealworm larvae (Tenebrio Molitor). Sustainability, 13(16), 9341.
  • Pliantiangtam, N., Chundang, P., & Kovitvadhi, A. (2021). Growth performance, waste reduction efficiency and nutritional composition of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae and prepupae reared on coconut endosperm and soybean curd residue with or without supplementation. Insects, 12(8), 682.

 

2022

  • Sangiorgio, P., Verardi, A., Dimatteo, S., Spagnoletta, A., Moliterni, S., & Errico, S. (2022). Valorisation of agri-food waste and mealworms rearing residues for improving the sustainability of Tenebrio molitor industrial production. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 8(5), 509-524.
  • Rasdi, F. L. M., Ishak, A. R., Hua, P. W., Shaifuddin, S. N. M., Dom, N. C., Shafie, F. A., … & Atan, E. H. (2022). Growth and development of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens (L.), Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae grown on carbohydrate, protein, and fruit-based waste substrates. Malaysian Applied Biology, 51(6), 57-64.
  • Przemieniecki, S. W., Kosewska, A., Kosewska, O., Purwin, C., Lipiński, K., & Ciesielski, S. (2022). Polyethylene, polystyrene and lignocellulose wastes as mealworm (Tenebrio molitor L.) diets and their impact on the breeding condition, biometric parameters, metabolism, and digestive microbiome. Science of The Total Environment, 832, 154758.
  • Seyedalmoosavi, M. M., Mielenz, M., Veldkamp, T., Daş, G., & Metges, C. C. (2022). Growth efficiency, intestinal biology, and nutrient utilization and requirements of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae compared to monogastric livestock species: a review. Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology, 13(1), 31.
  • Arabzadeh, G., Delisle-Houde, M., Tweddell, R. J., Deschamps, M. H., Dorais, M., Lebeuf, Y., … & Vandenberg, G. (2022). Diet composition influences growth performance, bioconversion of black soldier fly larvae: agronomic value and in vitro biofungicidal activity of derived frass. Agronomy, 12(8), 1765.
  • Tirtawijaya, G., & Choi, J. S. (2022). Enrichment of polyunsaturated fatty acids in black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) fortified with squid liver oil. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 8(4), 387-398.
  • Ramzy, R. R., El-Dakar, M. A., Wang, D., & Ji, H. (2022). Conversion efficiency of lignin-rich olive pomace to produce nutrient-rich insect biomass by black soldier fly larvae, Hermetia illucens. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 13(2), 893-903.
  • Fitriana, E. L., Jayanegara, A., Astuti, D. A., & Laconi, E. B. (2022). Growth performance and nutrient composition of black soldier fly larvae reared on solid-state fermentation substrates with various white rot fungi. Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity, 23(9).
  • Jucker, C., Belluco, S., Oddon, S. B., Ricci, A., Bonizzi, L., Lupi, D., … & Gasco, L. (2022). Impact of some local organic by-products on Acheta domesticus growth and meal production. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 8(6), 631-640.
  • Yuan, M. C., & Hasan, H. A. (2022). Effect of feeding rate on growth performance and waste reduction efficiency of black soldier fly larvae (Diptera: Stratiomyidae). Tropical Life Sciences Research, 33(1), 179.
  • Kröncke, N., & Benning, R. (2022). Self-selection of feeding substrates by Tenebrio molitor larvae of different ages to determine optimal macronutrient intake and the influence on larval growth and protein content. Insects, 13(7), 657.
  • Norgren, R. (2022). Valorization of low value organic waste by the use of black soldier fly larvae–bioconversion of sludge from the pulp and paper industry (Doctoral dissertation, Mid Sweden University).
  • Deng, B., Zhu, J., Wang, G., Xu, C., Zhang, X., Wang, P., & Yuan, Q. (2022). Effects of three major nutrient contents, compost thickness and treatment time on larval weight, process performance and residue component in black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) composting. Journal of Environmental Management, 307, 114610.
  • Kröncke, N., & Benning, R. (2022). Self-selection of feeding substrates by Tenebrio molitor larvae of different ages to determine optimal macronutrient intake and the influence on larval growth and protein content. Insects, 13(7), 657.
  • Rho, M. S., & Lee, K. P. (2022). Behavioural and physiological regulation of protein and carbohydrates in mealworm larvae: A geometric analysis. Journal of Insect Physiology, 136, 104329.
  • Bellezza Oddon, S., Biasato, I., Resconi, A., & Gasco, L. (2022). Determination of lipid requirements in black soldier fly through semi-purified diets. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 10922.
  • Li, X., Dong, Y., Sun, Q., Tan, X., You, C., Huang, Y., & Zhou, M. (2022). Growth and fatty acid composition of black soldier fly Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae are influenced by dietary fat sources and levels. Animals, 12(4), 486.
  • Siddiqui, S. A., Snoeck, E. R., Tello, A., Alles, M. C., Fernando, I., Saraswati, Y. R., … & Nagdalian, A. A. (2022). Manipulation of the black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens; Diptera: Stratiomyidae) fatty acid profile through the substrate. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 8(8), 837-855.
  • Bellezza Oddon, S., Biasato, I., & Gasco, L. (2022). Isoenergetic-practical and semi-purified diets for protein requirement determination in Hermetia illucens larvae: consequences on life history traits. Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology, 13(1), 17.

 

2023

  • Li, X. Y., Mei, C., Luo, X. Y., Wulamu, D., Zhan, S., Huang, Y. P., & Yang, H. (2023). Dynamics of the intestinal bacterial community in black soldier fly larval guts and its influence on insect growth and development. Insect Science, 30(4), 947-963.
  • Baldacchino, F., Spagnoletta, A., Lamaj, F., Vitale, M. L., & Verrastro, V. (2023). First optimization of tomato pomace in diets for Tenebrio molitor (L.)(Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). Insects, 14(11), 854.
  • Rho, M. S., & Lee, K. P. (2023). Mapping the nutritional landscape in the yellow mealworm: testing the nutrient-mediated life-history trade-offs. Journal of Experimental Biology, 226(16), jeb245522.
  • Rho, M. S., & Lee, K. P. (2023). Identifying the optimal combinations of temperature and macronutrient balance for rearing Tenebrio molitor larvae. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 1(aop), 1-14.
  • Humpy, B., Kumar, S. S., & Mohideen, S. S. (2023). Influence of fruits and vegetables waste pre–treatment on black soldier fly larval growth. Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Experimental Therapeutics, 6(1), 01-08.
  • Yakti, W., Müller, M., Klost, M., Mewis, I., Dannehl, D., & Ulrichs, C. (2023). Physical properties of substrates as a driver for Hermetia illucens (L.)(Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae growth. Insects, 14(3), 266.
  • Rasdi, F. L. M., Ishak, A. R., Hua, P. W., Shaifuddin, S. N. M., Dom, N. C., Kari, Z. A., … & Rashid, R. I. M. (2023). Evaluating the Growth and Development of Black Soldier Fly (Bsf)(Hermetia Illucens (L.)(Diptera: Stratiomyidae) Larvae Reared on Different Agricultural Waste Materials.
  • Van Looveren, N., Verbaet, L., Frooninckx, L., Van Miert, S., Van Campenhout, L., Van Der Borght, M., & Vandeweyer, D. (2023). Effect of heat treatment on microbiological safety of supermarket food waste as substrate for black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens). Waste Management, 164, 209-218.
  • Hosseindoust, A., Ha, S. H., Mun, J. Y., & Kim, J. S. (2023). Quality characteristics of black soldier flies produced by different substrates. Insects, 14(6), 500.
  • Naser El Deen, S., van Rozen, K., Elissen, H., van Wikselaar, P., Fodor, I., van der Weide, R., … & Veldkamp, T. (2023). Bioconversion of different waste streams of animal and vegetal origin and manure by black soldier fly larvae Hermetia illucens L.(Diptera: Stratiomyidae). Insects, 14(2).
  • Naser El Deen, S., van Rozen, K., Elissen, H., van Wikselaar, P., Fodor, I., van der Weide, R., … & Veldkamp, T. (2023). Bioconversion of different waste streams of animal and vegetal origin and manure by black soldier fly larvae Hermetia illucens L.(Diptera: Stratiomyidae). Insects, 14(2), 204.
  • Paul, P. K., Awal, M. R., Choudhury, M. A. R., Hasan, M. M., Rahman, M. M., Ahmed, T., … & Mondal, M. F. (2023). Evaluation of different food waste for sustainable mass rearing of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L) in Bangladesh. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 9(7), 877-884.

 

2024

  • López-Gámez, G., del Pino-García, R., López-Bascón, M. A., & Verardo, V. (2024). Improving Tenebrio molitor Growth and Nutritional Value through Vegetable Waste Supplementation. Foods, 13(4), 594.
  • Laursen, S. F., Flint, C. A., Bahrndorff, S., Tomberlin, J. K., & Kristensen, T. N. (2024). Reproductive output and other adult life-history traits of black soldier flies grown on different organic waste and by-products. Waste Management, 181, 136-144.
  • Bellezza Oddon, S., Biasato, I., Resconi, A., & Gasco, L. (2024). Black soldier fly life history traits can be influenced by isonutrient-waste-based diets. Italian Journal of Animal Science, 23(1), 331-341.
  • Ruslan, R., Ismail, H. A., & Yee, T. S. (2024). Bioconversion of Agro-Wastes by Black Soldier Fly Larvae. Advanced and Sustainable Technologies (ASET), 3, 57-62.
  • Loiotine, Z., Gasco, L., Biasato, I., Resconi, A., & Bellezza Oddon, S. (2024). Effect of larval handling on black soldier fly life history traits and bioconversion efficiency. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 11, 1330342.
  • Arifki, M. P. (2024). The Effect of Agro-Industrial Waste Mixtures on Productivity and Nutrient Content of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (hermetia illucens). Journal of Environmental and Development Studies, 5(01), 01-10.
  • Karthikeyani, T., Sivasubramanian, K., Maheswari, M., Chitra, N., Saravanan, S., Jothimani, P., & Karthika, S. (2024). The Efficiency of Black Soldier Fly Larvae with Vegetable, Fruit and Food Waste as Biological Tool for Sustainable Management of Organic Waste. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 14(2), 441-448.
  • Addeo, N. F., Tucciarone, I., Bovera, F., Vozzo, S., Secci, G., & Parisi, G. (2024). Fatty acid profile of black soldier fly larvae and frass as affected by different growing substrates. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 1(aop), 1-15.
  • Grosso, F., Calà, E., Regalli, N., & Meneguz, M. (2024). Canteen waste as food for black soldier fly larvae: risk of heavy metals accumulation? Variability during one year of rearing. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 1(aop), 1-14.
  • Ruschioni, S., Duca, D., Tulli, F., Zarantoniello, M., Cardinaletti, G., Corsi, L., … & Riolo, P. (2024). Evaluation of Growth Performance and Environmental Impact of Hermetia illucens Larvae Reared on Coffee Silverskins Enriched with Schizochytrium limacinum or Isochrysis galbana Microalgae. Animals, 14(4), 609.
  • Musembi, J. P., Owino, E. A., Oyieke, F. A., Tanga, C. M., Beesigamukama, D., Subramanian, S., … & Egonyu, J. P. (2024). Efficient agri-food waste valorization using mealworm (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) into nutrient-rich biomass for food and feed. Journal of Economic Entomology, toae035.
  • Li, X., Yang, S., Zhang, J., Xiao, L., Feng, X., Huang, H., & Xing, Y. (2024). Intestinal microbial community well explain larval growth than feed types. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 108(1), 1-16.
  • da Costa e Silva, D., Köhler, A., & de Vargas, D. P. (2024). Performance of Larvae of the Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) in the Bioconversion Process of Brewery Waste and Insect Farming (Ephestia Kuehniella). Waste and Biomass Valorization, 1-8.