The black soldier fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens Linnaeus, is a saprophagous insect belonging to the family Stratiomyidae within the order Diptera. Native to the Americas, this species has achieved global distribution due to its remarkable adaptability to diverse climatic conditions and its ability to thrive on a wide spectrum of organic substrates. Unlike many other fly species, the black soldier fly is non-pestiferous—adults do not bite, sting, or transmit diseases, and larvae exhibit a strong competitive exclusion of nuisance organisms such as houseflies (Musca domestica). In recent decades, BSF has emerged as a flagship species in circular economy initiatives, celebrated for its exceptional efficiency in converting organic waste into high-value biomass and nutrient-rich byproduct ...