Insect names from Q to U.
Silk is among the most luxurious and expensive fabrics globally. It originates from the cocoon of silkworms, Bombyx mori and is well-known for its smooth and slippery texture. Currently, people have commercialized the practice of keeping silkworms for silk. However, the majority of the individuals do not clearly understand how silkworms make silk. Also, some fail to understand which … Read more
A correct diet for your pet chameleons composed of vitamins and minerals assures a healthy pet. Various insects fed to your chameleons provide nutritional value, enhancing their health. However, most people constantly find multiple alternatives for the chameleon’s diet such as superworms. Veiled chameleons eat superworms which are a good source of nutrients. However, the … Read more
Commonly known as beardies, bearded dragons are among the most-loved omnivorous pets around the world. Beardies feed on flowers, fruits, leaves, and rodents occasionally. Silkworms are another alternative that can hugely improve the diet of your bearded dragons. Bearded dragons eat silkworms no matter their age. Silkworms are high-nutritional insects rich in moisture, calcium, and protein that bearded … Read more
Silkworms have four life stages namely the egg, larva, pupa, and adult. You breed them by buying the eggs that hatch into silkworms. They spin silk and form a pupa after which they turn into adult moths. The moths mate with their tails conjoined then the females lay eggs to start the cycle again.
Superworms have 4 main stages of life namely the egg, larva (worm), pupa, and adult (beetle). Only the beetles can reproduce with the females producing up to 500 eggs per lifetime. To raise superworms, start by buying the superworms then pupating them into adults that will lay eggs.