Take a look at these

https://www.google.com/#q=what+do+bsf+larvae+eggs+look+like

Hi Gumby_CT, the black soldier fly larvae is exactly the same as what I posted in my photo. a According to the links, they are beneficial to the compost pile as the larvae feed on organic matter. Appreciate the prompt response.

You are welcome.

I have read the BSF is the Ultimate Composter. I wasn't sure of you had them down under.

btw - Visiting Sydney is on my bucket list. When I joined the Air Force I asked how I could get stationed there but the US had no Air Force bases in AU, but I haven't forgotten.

It's really interesting the Black Soldier Flies as I've never seen them in my pile itself however it's located in a cooler part of my backyard. I thought only bacteria, fungi and earthworms were responsible for breaking down organic matter. Maybe my friends pile is in a hotter more conducive part of the environment plus he lives closer to coast which I might not have seen them.

I funnily enough live near an Airforce base, Sydney is a great place to visit. Additionally it has great climate to grow food all times of the year!

I had not heard of BSF until reading this forum some years back. It seems that, like the worms, the BSFdon't care for a hot pile but move right in as it cools. The BSF are not a bad thing but many don't like to have them for unknown reasons. BSF will help decompose many things the worms will not and faster. Also are said to keep the common house fly away which to me is a good thing. So to each his own.

Also interesting to me is that the adult BSF does not feed but lives to breed. But it does seem that like the worm you just can't keep BSF from a cold pile.