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Butterworms, like mealworms, are used as food for Insectivore pets, such as geckos and other reptiles, as their scent and bright color help attract the more stubborn eaters. They are also called "trevo worms", and are high in fat and calcium.
The butterworm is the larval form of the Chilean Moth, Chilecomadia moorei and is commonly used as fishing bait in South America.1 They are difficult to breed in captivity, and most are imported directly from Chile. They are usually irradiated to kill bacteria and prevent pupation.1
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