Flightless Fruit Flies, Drosophila Hydei, Live Food Culture for Small Invertebrates, 2.5mm - Opus Vita (Fresh Culture)
Product details checked 5 September 2026
No longer listed on Amazon. We have kept this page for reference. Alternatives from the same shelf are below.
Overview
Opus Vita Flightless Fruit Flies, Drosophila Hydei, Live Food is no longer listed on Amazon. We have kept this page because it was part of our reptiles & amphibians shelf, and the comparison below still shows where it stood while it was on sale. The maker describes it as follows: Flightless fruit flies (D. Hydei) specifically cultured as nutritious live prey for jumping spiders and small invertebrates. Maximum size of up to 2.5mm, perfect for feeding small invertebrates, amphibians, and reptiles. Regular and large size available. Those are the seller's own claims rather than our testing, so treat them as a starting point. On Amazon it holds 4.6 out of 5 from 98 ratings. What that score is worth next to its rivals is set out below.
- Brand
- Opus Vita
- Amazon rating
- 4.6 / 5 from 98 ratings
- vs Reptiles & Amphibians
- level with the category median of 4.6
- Rank in category
- 27 of 49 rated reptiles & amphibians we track
- How proven
- Fewer ratings than most rivals here, so less settled
How it compares in Reptiles & Amphibians
Across the 49 rated reptiles & amphibians products we track, the typical score is 4.6 out of 5. This one sits at 4.6, which is around the middle of the category. Ratings alone will not separate it from its rivals here, so price and the specifics below matter more than the star count.
It carries 98 ratings against a category median of 629. That is a thin base by the standards of this category, so treat the score as provisional: a handful of extra reviews can still move it either way.
Worked out from the 49 reptiles & amphibians products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Key features, as the manufacturer lists them
Taken from the product listing via Amazon's product API. These are the seller's claims, not our test results.
- LIVE FOOD SOURCE: Flightless fruit flies (D. Hydei) specifically cultured as nutritious live prey for jumping spiders and small invertebrates
- IDEAL SIZE: Maximum size of up to 2.5mm, perfect for feeding small invertebrates, amphibians, and reptiles. Regular and large size available.
- TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS: Optimal cultivation at 25°C or standard room temperature for best results
- CULTIVATION CYCLE: Extended culture period ensures continuous supply - wait for visible maggots before harvesting
- CONTAINER SPECS: Supplied in secure containers with proper ventilation and clear cultivation instructions
