All of our mealworms here at Natures Grub are premium dried, ensuring that all the nutrients are kept safe inside. Mealworms provide a natural food for wild birds without the need for handling or storing live food. They are packed full of protein, vitamins and high grade edible oils providing a great source of energy. Dried Mealworms are larvae of a beetle which feed on vegetables, unlike maggots that feed on rotting meat. The larvae are great for all kinds of birds, Tits, Robins, Wrens etc. They can be fed from a bird table, ground tray, mealworm feeder or simply a seed feeder. Mealworms are an excellent food for Turtles, Terrapins, Koi, Birds, Amphibians, Reptiles, Mammals etc.