Strange fly

[DBL123]

Hello, I have recently noticed a weird type of fly emerging from poop where the catch pans get cleaned off. They look like wasps at first glance but have a face like a fly. They look like they are laying eggs in the

Wood of my cages. I believe they came with the game bird feed. The big question is what are they and is getting rid of them possible.

 

[Isaac 0]

Hello, and welcome to BYC!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
Best Wishes & Be Well!

 

[centrarchid]

Hello, I have recently noticed a weird type of fly emerging from poop where the catch pans get cleaned off. They look like wasps at first glance but have a face like a fly. They look like they are laying eggs in the View attachment 2329488Wood of my cages. I believe they came with the game bird feed. The big question is what are they and is getting rid of them possible.

Adult Black Soldier Fly. Odds are it is looking for a mate or a place to deposit eggs. Larvae feed upon decaying organic matter, especially that will lower nitrogen levels like you find with rotting vegetation. For many, the larvae are highly prized as poultry feed.

You should see by my response I have only been on the site for 10 years. Otherwise welcome.

 

[DBL123]

Thank you very much centrachid

 

[Sunshine_Chick]

https://www.insectidentification.org/
A great site for future reference