waxworm

/ˈwæksˌwɜrm/
noun
  1. The caterpillar (larva) of a wax moth, often used as food for pet reptiles, birds, or fish, and also known for infesting beehives.
    • Beekeepers sometimes find waxworms damaging the honeycomb in their hives.
    • The pet store sells waxworms in small cups with wood shavings.
    • I bought a container of waxworms to feed my bearded dragon.
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