Question: are wax worms the same as mealworms?
Answer: Mealworms are the larval form of the mealworm beetle. ... Waxworms are the caterpillar larvae of wax moths, which belong to the snout moth family (Pyralidae). Two closely related species are commercially bred. Waxworms are medium-white caterpillars with black-tipped feet and small, black or brown heads.