Maturing waxworms into moths

[John]

What temperature are you keeping them at, what kind of ventilation are you giving them and how moist is it in there? These are the important factors.

[deengo1975]

They were kept at 80 degrees F. I drilled many 1/4 holes in the top and put an old T-shirt over it so the babies would not escape. I think it was pretty moist in there though.

[John]

Waxworms naturally live in Bee Hives where humidity is very carefully controlled by the bees. I would bet it was too humid.

[Bearnandos]

I've breed waxmoths accidentally - only problem was my frogs refused to eat them...in fact my frogs even refuse to eat my silkworms I think it is due to the steady temps I kept them at.
One thing we must all remember is that in a few countries - releasing wax moths on purpose or accidentally is illegal as they can wipe out bee colonies very quickly.