Waxworms (1 Viewer)

I notice that several bird food suppliers supply waxworms in addition to, or as an alternative to mealworms.

Why? What are the advantages of waxworms, does anyone use them, and what particular species could they be used to attract?

Clive Watson said:

I notice that several bird food suppliers supply waxworms in addition to, or as an alternative to mealworms.

Why? What are the advantages of waxworms, does anyone use them, and what particular species could they be used to attract?

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Waxworms are the larvae of the wax moth. They have a very high fat content and, unlike mealworms, are not covered in chitin. As such I expect that many birds would like them. However, on the negative side, they are much more expensive than mealworms.
Don't know exactly which birds they would attract..... although my lizards (especially the chameleons) love them!
HTH

Nick

That's pretty much answered my questions about why waxworms are offered for sale but I'd still be interested in hearing peoples' personal experiences, particularly compared to mealworms. Anyone use them?