Abstract:
Hermetia illucens larvae are considered as potentials for animal feed with rich nutrition
content. The study analyzed nutrient content of the larvae following established protocols
to determine moisture, dry matter, ash, crude protein, crude fiber, crude fat, total sugar,
calcium and phosphorous of pre-pupae and 4th stage larvae. Further the results were
statically compared through t-Test to find the relevant stage. In results, pre-pupa and larvae
displayed mainly 47, 41.8 percentage crude protein, 13.4, 7.5 percentage crude fiber, 22,
25.7 percentage crude fat and 19:1, 23:1 calcium and phosphate in ratios as following.
Physiological features of other stages expressed inadequate contents comparatively. In
conclusion, Hermetia illucens pre-pupa yield comparatively higher nutrition and require
addition of extra minerals.
