Fat content of waxmoths

[tom]

Does anyone know if the adult waxmoth is as high in fat as the wax moth larvae. I know that the larvae should not be fed too often but what about the adults?

 

[edward]

The adults are lower in fat, the males in particular. The females still have a moderate level of fat due to the energetic requirments for yolking.
They are also much higher in chitin(fiber).
Ed

 

[tom]

Thanks for the quick reply. Do you know how i can tell if the moth is male or female and also how often a month can i feed moths?