Can mealworms smell things?

They can certainly tell food from non-food through their senses. And they don't have any problem finding moisture when they're thirsty. I'll tell you what sense they have though that impresses me. read more

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Good news: Mealworms and/or black soldier fly larvae would be good for your compost. Bad news: Your compost is a little on the cold side if it can support a lot of creepy crawlies. It will compost faster if you can get it hotter. read more

Mealworms do have eyes, however they are not like human eyes. Mealworms eyes are able to sense change in the brightness of light but still have a difficult time focusing on their surroundings. Due to them not being able to see clearly, they rely on the sense of touch from their legs and antennae to gather information about their environment. read more