waxworm
/ˈwæksˌwɜrm/
noun
- 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.