What do butterworms become?

BobGrill

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I saw some for sale at a local pets shop and was wondering if they become moths like waxworms or what? Also will they be able to pupate?
 

fantasticp

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Butterworms at pet stores don't turn into anything. The are irradiated before export. It usually says so on the tub. They do stay alive a freaky long time in the refrigerator though.
 

bugmankeith

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Butterworms at pet stores don't turn into anything. The are irradiated before export. It usually says so on the tub. They do stay alive a freaky long time in the refrigerator though.
I heard the same about Waxworms, but that proved not true. I've raised hundreds of them to moths with a honey-wax diet.
 
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