{"product_id":"dried-silkworms-40g","title":"Dried Silkworms 40g","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtein Punch: Premium Dried Silkworm Pupae\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​Give your \"Blueberry Beetles\" and other scavengers a taste of their favorite high-energy treat! Our \u003cb\u003eDried Silkworm Pupae\u003c\/b\u003e are a highly nutritious, protein-heavy supplemental feed that is a proven favorite for \u003cb\u003eBlue Death Feigning Beetles (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAsbolus verrucosus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e, various darkling beetles, and protein-hungry isopod species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​While many invertebrates are scavengers, they require a high-fat and high-protein diet to thrive. Silkworms provide a rich, meaty center encased in a crunchy exterior that mimics the natural carrion these animals would forage for in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eThe Perfect Invertebrate Superfood\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eDeath Feigning Beetle Favorite:\u003c\/b\u003e If you’re struggling to get your beetles to eat, silkworms are often the \"magic\" food that triggers an immediate feeding response and helps maintain their waxy blue coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eEssential for Isopods:\u003c\/b\u003e Large \u003ci\u003ePorcellio\u003c\/i\u003e species and various \u003ci\u003eCubaris\u003c\/i\u003e morphs go crazy for silkworms. Providing a whole pupa gives them a long-lasting protein source that keeps the colony from turning on one another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003e100% Natural:\u003c\/b\u003e No additives, preservatives, or fillers—just pure, slow-dried silkworm pupae to lock in the nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eHigh Protein \u0026amp; Healthy Fats:\u003c\/b\u003e Crucial for energy, successful molting, and the production of healthy offspring across all beetle and isopod species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhole Dried Silkworm Pupae (Bombyx mori)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNutritional Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHigh Protein, High Lipid (Fat) content\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTarget Species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDeath Feigning Beetles, Darkling Beetles, Isopods, and Roaches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhole pupae (approx. 1.5–2cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplemental feeding \/ Carrion substitute\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePro-Tip for the Invert Keeper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eThe \"Social Feeding\" Trick:\u003c\/b\u003e For large isopod colonies, try placing three or four silkworm pupae in different \"dry zones\" of the enclosure. You’ll often see \"social feeding\" clusters where dozens of isopods congregate on a single pupa. It’s a fantastic way to see the various sizes and generations of your colony all in one spot, and it ensures that even the smaller mancae get a chance to grab some high-value protein!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52702372561235,"sku":"BUGS-3086-DRI","price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/9569\/0835\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_31c5213b-43c4-4958-8059-f35a8571868b.png?v=1777755270","url":"https:\/\/bugsandbeyond.co.uk\/products\/dried-silkworms-40g","provider":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}