Hermetia illucens (L., 1758) is a fly of the family Stratiomyidae frequently found in tropical zones. Adult flies are not considered pathogens as they are incapable of biting and feeding thus not transmitting sicknesses to humans. The larval stage feeds off organic matter and offer a rich protein source naturally consumed by animals. The use of black soldier fly (BSF) larvae to treat organic waste is growing around the world. This is especially true for tropical low- and middle-income countries as their favourable climate conditions mean that the BSF technology has significant potential to solve existing problems associated with a poorly developed sanitation infrastructure. In this study, we evaluate the feasibility, benefits and limitations of implementing BSF projects in tropical regions using Belem, in Brazil, as a case study. Black soldier fly prepupae, arising from the waste reduction process, can be used as animal feed. It therefore offers potential to promote regional development, create jobs and dispose of organic waste locally. Legal requirements as outlined in the Brazilian National Policy on Waste offer further incentives. However, more studies are needed to compare BSF waste reduction efficiency and prepupae yield to other technologies such as traditional composting and vermiculture, which can inform the decision-making for implementation of organic waste treatment facilities.

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关于黑士兵蝇幼虫Hermetia illucens（Diptera：Stratiomyidae）在热带地区堆肥有机废物的应用的综述。

八仙花（L.，1758）是常见于热带地区的Stratiomyidae科的蝇。成年蝇不被认为是病原体，因为它们不能咬食和喂养，因此不能将疾病传播给人类。幼虫阶段以有机物为食，并提供动物自然消耗的丰富蛋白质来源。在世界范围内，越来越多的人使用黑蝇（BSF）幼虫来处理有机废物。对于热带低收入和中等收入国家而言尤其如此，因为其有利的气候条件意味着BSF技术具有巨大的潜力，可以解决与卫生基础设施欠佳相关的现有问题。在本研究中，我们以巴西贝伦为例，评估了在热带地区实施BSF项目的可行性，收益和局限性。黑人士兵飞蝇科，减少废物产生的过程，可用作动物饲料。因此，它具有促进区域发展，创造就业机会和在当地处置有机废物的潜力。巴西国家废物政策中概述的法律要求提供了进一步的激励措施。但是，还需要进行更多研究，以将BSF废物减少效率和efficiency的产量与其他技术（例如传统堆肥和and菜）进行比较，这可以为实施有机废物处理设施提供决策依据。