Test Tube Fruit Flies (Drosophila hydei) – Convenient Feeder Insects for Ants
Keep your ant colonies thriving with Test Tube Fruit Flies – a compact, affordable, and highly effective food source for ants. Perfect for beginners or experienced keepers, these flies provide protein-rich nutrition while remaining easy to handle and store.
Unlike larger cultures, the test tube format keeps things simple: low shipping costs, minimal space required, and a steady supply of feeder insects that can also be used to start your own fruit fly culture.
 
Key Features:
Compact & Affordable: Small test tube size keeps shipping costs low and makes handling easy.
Protein-Packed Nutrition: Supports brood development, worker activity, and colony health.
Start Your Own Culture: Each tube can be used as a starter culture for long-term sustainability.
Reliable Yield: Produces roughly 100–150 fruit flies per month for a consistent food supply.
Perfect for Ants: Manageable prey size, suitable for a wide range of small to medium ant species.
How to Use:
Feed live flies to stimulate hunting behavior or pre-crush for smaller species.
Offer in small amounts to avoid waste, removing leftovers within 24 hours.
Pair with carbohydrates like sugar water or honey for a balanced diet.
 
Why Choose Test Tube Fruit Flies?
Test Tube Fruit Flies are the perfect balance of convenience and value. Their small size makes them cheap to ship and easy to keep, while their steady monthly yield ensures your ants always have access to nutritious prey. Ideal for both short-term feeding and as a base to establish larger cultures, they’re a must-have for every ant keeper.
Keep your ants healthy, active, and growing – with the reliable nutrition of Test Tube Fruit Flies!