# Diverting organic waste from landfills via insect biomanufacturing using engineered black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens)

*PRI Rank #14 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #14 |
| 18m citations | 36 |
| Journal | Communications Biology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s42003-024-06516-8 |
| Corresponding authors | Maciej Maselko |
| Institution | Macquarie University, Australia |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/insect-and-arachnid-ecology-and-behavior/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s42003-024-06516-8](https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-024-06516-8)

## Topics

black soldier fly · Hermetia illucens · Insect biomanufacturing · Organic waste valorization · circular economy · synthetic biology · Waste-to-product conversion · animal feed ingredients · fertiliser production · industrial enzymes · high-value biomolecules · lipid production · organic waste feedstocks · genetic engineering of insects · Insect biomanufacturing

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