Mealworms - Super Mealworm, excellent sizes in Riyadh. Super Mealworm (Super Mealworm) are the larvae of a beetle called Zophobas morio and are widely used in feeding animals, and also have some other uses. Here are the most important benefits and uses: 🐾 1. Feeding Animals and Birds It is considered a food rich in protein, fats, and energy. It is used to feed: 🦎 Reptiles like lizards and bearded dragons 🐢 Turtles 🐸 Frogs 🐟 Some large fish species 🐦 Birds like chickens and ornamental birds 🐹 Rodents like hamsters 🦔 Hedgehogs Nutritional Benefit: High protein (about 19-22%) High fats and energy Helps in rapid growth of animals Increases activity and vitality 🌱 2. Use as Fishing Bait It is often used in fishing. First: Birds Most birds love mealworms because they are rich in protein: Ornamental Birds: #Canaries #Goldfinches #Zebra Finches #Budgies (Australian) Birds of Prey: #Falcons #Owls Wild Birds: #Sparrows #Robins #Swallows 🦎 Second: Reptiles #Mealworms are one of the most important foods for reptiles: #Bearded Dragons #Geckos #Chameleons #Iguanas (in limited quantities) #Tortoises 🐸 Third: Amphibians #Frogs #Salamanders 🐠 Fourth: Fish #Betta Fish #Goldfish #Large ornamental fish (like Oscars) 🐹 Fifth: Rodents and Small Animals #Hamsters #Mice #Rats 🐔 Sixth: Poultry #Chickens 🐔 #Ducks 🦆 #Quail 👉 Increases: #Egg production #Growth rate 🐜 Seventh: Other Animals (unexpected) #Ants #Spiders #Some beetles 🐕 Eighth: Pets (as a treat only) #Dogs 🐕 #Cats 🐈 #👉 But: #Not a primary food #Used as a protein treat