Hermetia chrysopila
Loew, 1872
Hermetia chrysopila is a of soldier fly in the Stratiomyidae, described by Hermann Loew in 1872. The Hermetia includes the well-known black soldier fly (H. illucens), a species extensively studied for its applications in waste management and animal feed production. However, specific information about H. chrysopila's , , and distribution remains sparse in published literature. The species is recognized as valid and accepted in taxonomic databases.

Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hermetia chrysopila: /hɛɹˈmiːʃə kraɪˈsoʊpɪlə/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- A Buggy New Year! | Bug Squad
- ESA Entomology Games Are Both Educational and Entertaining | Bug Squad
- Insect-Based Chicken Feed Can Benefit Farmers and Environment
- Magic of the recycle bin and an edamame surprise: Soldier flies, Stratiomyidae — Bug of the Week
- Inside a Fly Larva's Gut, Microbes Take a Bite Out of Plastic
- Black Soldier Flies Show Potential as Source of Antimicrobial Compounds