Drosophila Incubators in India for Fly and Insect Rearing
A Drosophila incubator keeps fly stocks and experiments at a steady temperature and humidity under controlled light. Fly food and rearing vials create an acidic environment that corrodes the coils and components of an ordinary incubator, so a dedicated fruit fly incubator uses protective coatings and humidity control designed for insect work.
JKG supplies Percival Drosophila chambers in India: the DR-36 and DR-41 in non-lighted (NL) and vertically lit (VL) versions, and the TE-36VL thermoelectric chamber. Every DR model comes standard with additive humidity, and the IntellusUltra controller fine-tunes temperature and humidity for healthy stocks.
At a glance
- DR-36 (0.8 m³) and DR-41 (1.1 m³)
- No light or 120 µmol/m²/s vertical IncuWhite LED
- 2–44 °C (NL) or 5–44 °C (VL), ± 0.5 °C
- Additive humidity standard on all DR models
- Coating protects against acidic rearing conditions
- TE-36VL thermoelectric option
Design
Why a Dedicated Fruit Fly Incubator
Protective coating
A special coating protects chamber components from the acidic environment of insect rearing, extending the chamber’s working life.
Humidity as standard
Additive humidity on every DR model keeps food and stocks from drying out.
Stable temperature
±0.5 °C control for consistent development times between generations.
Vertical lighting
VL models light five tiers from the sides with IncuWhite LEDs that closely match natural light.
Programmable day–night cycles
The IntellusUltra controller runs light, temperature and humidity programmes for behaviour and circadian work.
Insect screen and coated coils
Options include an air filter assembly (insect screen) and coated coils for insect research.
Models
Percival Drosophila Incubators and Insect Rearing Chambers
Choose NL for stock maintenance in the dark or VL for lit experiments, and the 36 or 41 cabinet for your number of vials and bottles.
| Model | Tiers | Light (µmol/m²/s) | Temperature (°C) | Volume (m³) | Shelf area (m²) | Max. height (cm) | Exterior W × D × H (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR-36NL | 6 | No light | 2–44 ± 0.5 | 0.8 | 3 | 20.3 | 85.1 × 85.4 × 196.1 |
| DR-36VL | 5 | 120 | 5–44 ± 0.5 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 24.1 | 85.1 × 85.4 × 196.1 |
| DR-41NL | 6 | No light | 2–44 ± 0.5 | 1.1 | 3.8 | 20.3 | 104.1 × 85.4 × 196.1 |
| DR-41VL | 5 | 120 | 5–44 ± 0.5 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 24.1 | 104.1 × 85.4 × 196.1 |
| TE-36VL (thermoelectric) | 5 | 120 | 13–45 ± 0.5 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 27.9 | 85.1 × 99.8 × 196.1 |
All DR models come standard with additive humidity. Light measured 15 cm (6 in) from the lamps; temperature range with all lights on.
Thermoelectric
TE-36VL Thermoelectric Drosophila Chamber
The TE-36VL uses thermoelectric cooling instead of refrigeration, for consistent temperature control, reliability and easy maintenance. It holds 13–45 °C ± 0.5 °C with five vertically lit tiers at 120 µmol/m²/s and 2.3 m² of shelf area.
Other insects
Insect Growth Chambers Beyond Drosophila
Lighted incubators
Percival incubators with IncuWhite LEDs are used for insect and amphibian studies, from compact 30-series to two-door 66-series cabinets.
Red light for insects
IncuBrite supplemental LEDs add red light, which insects cannot see, to observe them without disturbing their behaviour.
Walk-in insect rearing rooms
For large colonies, walk-in rooms are built to any size with controlled temperature, humidity and lighting. See walk-in growth rooms.
Tender and compliance documents
Catalogues and Compliance Documents
Catalogues, datasheets and certificates for purchase files and government tenders. Need a document that is not listed? Ask us.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most. Can’t find what you need? Our team will help.
Why does a Drosophila incubator need a special coating?
Fly food and rearing create an acidic environment that corrodes standard coils and components. Drosophila chambers carry a protective coating, so they last longer under these conditions.
Is the JKG-41 or JKG-66 available for Drosophila?
No. Drosophila rearing needs a different coil coating, so it is supplied as the Percival DR series.
Should I choose NL or VL?
NL (no light) suits stock maintenance and dark incubation from 2 °C. VL adds vertical IncuWhite LED lighting at 120 µmol/m²/s for experiments that need a light–dark cycle.
Is humidity control included?
Yes. All DR models come standard with additive humidity.
What is the advantage of the thermoelectric TE-36VL?
Thermoelectric cooling has no refrigeration system, giving consistent temperature control, reliability and easy maintenance.
Can I rear other insects?
Yes. Drosophila and lighted incubators are used for many insect and amphibian studies, and walk-in rooms suit large colonies.
What does a Drosophila incubator cost in India?
Price depends on the model and options. Tell us your stock numbers and conditions and we will quote.