Connector assembly, system and method for converting a batch wise supply of insects to a continuous supply of insects

System for converting a batch wise supply of insects to a continuous supply of insects, comprising a connector assembly comprising:

• a container unit having an internal volume, a water inlet unit, and a suspension outlet unit
• a receiving unit having a top opening arranged for receiving batch wise quantities of live insects and a bottom opening, and
• a conveyor unit having a receiving part arranged near the bottom opening of the receiving unit, and an outlet end extending into the container unit, and
• wherein the system further comprises:
• a separation unit positioned near the top opening of the receiving unit, the separation unit being arranged to provide batch wise quantities of insects to the receiving unit and to separate waste from the batch wise quantities of insects.

Method for converting a batch wise supply of insects to a continuous supply of insects, comprising

• providing batch wise quantities of insects,
• converting the batch wise quantities of insects into a continuous stream of insects,
• suspending the continuous stream of insects in water to obtain a suspension of insects in water,
• transporting the suspension of insects in water.