Science DNA analysis confirms mezcal worm is caterpillar of agave redworm moth species by Anika Shah - Technology April 26, 2026 by Anika Shah - Technology April 26, 2026 Scientists have confirmed that the larvae found in mezcal bottles, commonly known as “worms,” are not worms at all but the caterpillars of a single moth species, Comadia redtenbacheri, according … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail