Are these worms/bugs okay in compost?

[rosiegirl]

Hi,
I just noticed a ton of these guys on the outside of my compost bin. First time I've seen them and I've been composting for about 8 years (or maybe I just haven't noticed because they've been inside). Anyway, it rained a bunch overnight and when I went to bring out compost, they were everywhere. Are they okay for compost? An indicator of some imbalance? Only thing out there are vegetable/fruit kitchen scraps and leaves (no meat, dairy, etc).

[applestar]

I’m thinking Black Soldierfly larvae that are ready to pupate. I see similar buggers during the summer outside in both compost and vermicompost. If so, they are OK for the compost and help break down organic matter that are harder for the microbes and worms … although they diminish the harvestable finished compost because they use what they eat to mature and fly away rather than leaving the nutrients behind. (I believe they can’t overwinter outdoors here and fly in when weather warms up in spring).

There was a discussion although no pics here:
Black Soldier Larvae - HelpfulGardener.com