Insect feeds comprising a derivative of corn steep liquid are disclosed. Methods of feeding such insect feeds to insects, such as bees, are further disclosed. In each of its various embodiments, the present invention fulfills these needs and discloses improved feeds to be fed to bees and other insects. In one embodiment, the insect feed comprises a derivative of corn steep liquid. The derivative of the corn steep liquid may be selected from the group consisting of a product derived from fermentation using media comprising a corn steep liquid, solids derived from a com steeping process, gluten water, corn steep liquor, grain distillers dried yeast, a microbial biomass, and combinations o any thereof.
