Waxworms (moths) live in and around beehives and get their name from their ability to ingest beeswax combs. In captivity, they can live a long time without food when kept at cool temps. Waxworms are high in fat content and make a good feeder insect for malnourished pets.

Where do wax worms live in the wild?

They live for about 1-3 weeks, during which time they mate and lay eggs. The wax moth is found in most of the world, including Europe, North America, Turkey, Russia, and Australia, where it is an introduced species. It lives in and around beehives.

Where can we find wax worm?

The worms live in honeycombs, where they feed on wax. The larval form of a small moth, wax worms get their names because they live on the wax in bee hives.