Flightless Fruit Flies, Drosophila Hydei, Live Food Culture for Small Invertebrates, 2.5mm - Opus Vita (Fresh Culture)
Reviewed 9 August 2026 · price checked live
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Opus Vita Flightless Fruit Flies, Drosophila Hydei, Live Food is one of the 50 reptiles & amphibians products in our catalogue, tracked on rating, review volume and live price. 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
- 26 of 50 rated reptiles & amphibians we track
- Price position
- Towards the top of the range (category spans £2.30 to £26.86)
- How proven
- Fewer ratings than most rivals here, so less settled
How it compares in Reptiles & Amphibians
Across the 50 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 605. 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.
On price it sits in the upper third of a category running from £2.30 to £26.86, where the midpoint is about £8.99. Paying above the category norm needs a reason beyond the rating, because the score alone does not justify the gap here.
Worked out from the 50 reptiles & amphibians products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Key features
- 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
