There were significant differences between barley worm and bread worm in terms of species, morphology, living habits and uses.
1. Types and forms.
Barley worms and bread worms belong to different insect species, respectively. Barley worm is a new variety of breadworm (mealworm) hybrid of mealworm, a species of the genus Mealworm. Morphologically, barley worms are usually 3-4 times larger than breadworms and are dark brown and light brown in color, while breadworms are yellow all over (white when they have just molted). In addition, the lateral edge of the dorsal plate of the anterior thorax of the barley worm has a sharp lateral spike, which is also a significant difference in morphology between the two.
2. Habits.
Barley worms and bread worms also have different habits. Barley worm is a storage pest that mainly survives and reproduces in storage, causing harm to storage. Bread worms, on the other hand, are widely bred for use as feed processing or as ornamental insects. Therefore, the living environment and living habits of the two are completely different.
3. Use. Due to the differences in the living habits and nutritional value of barley worms and bread worms, their uses are also different. Barley insects are storage pests that pose a threat to crops and food storage and need to be controlled. Bread worms, on the other hand, have a high nutritional value and are widely used to feed other animals or as a food supplement for humans. At the same time, the breeding technology of bread worms is relatively mature and has become a new breeding industry.
Fourth, nutritional value.
There are also differences between barley worms and breadworms in terms of nutritional value. While both are rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, and minerals, barley worms are generally more nutritious. It is rich in protein and contains a variety of essential amino acids, which makes barley worm a high-quality animal protein**. The nutritional content of bread worms is relatively balanced, which is suitable for daily breeding insects.
Fifth, the market prospects.
With the increasing awareness of insect food, the insect breeding industry has gradually attracted attention. As insect species with high nutritional value, barley worm and bread worm have broad market prospects. However, due to the technical difficulty of raising barley worms, barley worms are currently sold at a price nearly four times higher than bread worms in the market. Therefore, from the point of view of economic value, barley worms have a higher market potential.
In conclusion, there were significant differences between barley worm and breadworm in terms of species, morphology, living habits, uses, and nutritional value. These differences give them different positions and market prospects in the insect farming industry.