Tag: Fly protein

Research consistently shows that insects, including flies, are a rich and viable source of protein, challenging common perceptions about these ubiquitous creatures. Yes, there is protein in a fly, and the nutritional profile of different fly species and their larvae offers a surprising look into their potential as a food and feed source.

An adult housefly (Musca domestica) weighs a mere 12 milligrams, meaning its protein content is exceptionally small on an individual basis. The real nutritional value of flies lies in their collective potential, not in a single specimen. This microscopic quantity of protein highlights the contrast between the nutritional density of insects and the sheer volume required to constitute a meal.