Wax Worms
Waxworms (Achroia grisella) are a great feeder for your ants and many other arthropods. Reptiles and amphibians love them, and even hedgehogs will take waxworms as a treat!
- Moisture — 58.5%
- Protein — 14.1%
- Fat — 24.9%
- Ash — 0.6%
- Fibre — 3.4%
- Calcium — 243mg/kg
- Phosphorous — 1950mg/kg
Please, note; Waxworms are high in fat and must be given to some animals as a treat only - Ants not included!
Waiting for them to hatch into wax moths is often the best practice for some arthropods like praying mantis and assassin bugs before feeding.