Butterworms, like mealworms, are used as food for insectivore pets, such as geckos and other reptiles, as their scent and bright color help attract the more stubborn eaters.
They are also known as Tebo worms and commonly used a fishing bait. They're a soft-bodied orange maggot type insect with a black dot on the end, and some people call them "cheeto worms" due to them resembling the popular snackThey are great for bluegill, perch, crappie, rock bass, trout. They are also great bait for ice fishing. Great natural scent. People also use them for their pets food.