Abstract: Systems and methods for continuous insects sensing are described. One example method includes receiving a flow at a singulator, the flow comprising one or more insects; singulating the insects into a single-file flow of insects; sensing, using a sensor, insects within the single-file flow of insects; and incrementing a counter based on each sensed insects in the single-file flow of insects.

Abstract: Systems and methods for continuous insect pupae sensing are described. One example method includes receiving a flow at a singulator, the flow comprising one or more insect pupae; singulating the insect pupae into a single-file flow of insect pupae; sensing, using a sensor, insect pupae within the single-file flow of insect pupae; and incrementing a counter based on each sensed insect pupae in the single-file flow of insect pupae.

Abstract: A device comprises a dispenser assembly comprising a frame having a first surface and a second surface. The frame defines a pathway, an inlet opening in the first surface of the frame and a drain opening in the second surface of the frame. The inlet opening and the drain opening may provide access to the pathway. The device also includes a moveable member having at least one bore oriented perpendicular to the pathway. The moveable member may be translatable within the pathway between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A device comprising a dispenser assembly comprising a frame having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the frame defines a pathway to enable movement of a moveable member within the frame, an inlet opening in the first surface of the frame and a drain opening in the second surface of the frame, the inlet opening and the drain opening providing access to the pathway, wherein the frame further comprises a filter overlaying the drain opening; and a moveable member translatable within the pathway between a first position and a second position, the moveable member defining at least one bore, wherein at least one of the at least one bore is aligned with the inlet opening at the first position; and a reservoir container coupled to the dispenser assembly, the reservoir container defining a dispensing opening, the dispensing opening aligned with the inlet opening of the frame.

Abstract: An example system for automated aquatic insect rearing includes a frame; at least one trough having a drain, the trough supported by the frame; a drain valve coupled to the drain; a lid coupleable to the at least one trough to cover the trough, the lid defining at least one opening; a fluid supply tube connectable to a fluid supply, the fluid supply tube routed to provide fluid to the at least one trough; a fill valve coupled to the fluid supply tube, the fill valve positioned and configured to regulate a flow of fluid into the at least one trough; a fill pump coupled to the at least one fluid supply tube and coupleable to the fluid supply to pump fluid from the fluid supply through the at least one supply tube; at least one feeding mechanism to dispense food into the at least one trough; and at least one fluid level sensor positioned to detect a fluid level within the at least one trough.

Abstract: A device comprising a dispenser assembly comprising a frame having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the frame defines a pathway to enable movement of a movable member within the frame, an inlet opening in the first surface of the frame and a drain opening in the second surface of the frame, the inlet opening and the drain opening providing access to the pathway, wherein the frame further comprises a filter overlaying the drain opening; and a moveable member translatable within the pathway between a first position and a second position, the movable member defining at least one bore, wherein at least one of the at least one bore is aligned with the inlet opening at the first position; and a reservoir container coupled to the dispenser assembly, the reservoir container defining a dispensing opening, the dispensing opening aligned with the inlet opening of the frame.

Abstract: A device including a fluid-tight container, wherein the fluid-tight container includes a base having a first portion and a second portion; at least one wall enclosing the base and coupled to the base to form a fluid-tight seal; wherein the first portion of the base comprises a first color and defines a recess; and wherein the second portion of the base comprises a second color darker than the first color.

Abstract: Systems and methods for continuous insect pupae sensing are described. One example method includes receiving a flow at a singulator, the flow comprising one or more insect pupae; singulating the insect pupae into a single-file flow of insect pupae; sensing, using a sensor, insect pupae within the single-file flow of insect pupae; and incrementing a counter based on each sensed insect pupae in the single-file flow of insect pupae.