Where is the gusano blanco located compared to the gusano rojo in the agave plant?

The gusano blanco lives in the heart or piña, while the gusano rojo is found in the leaves or pencas.

The text clearly delineates the habitat differences between the two primary edible agave worms. The gusano blanco, or white worm, resides deep within the heart of the agave plant, known as the piña. This location, where the larva feeds on the sweet core, is associated with a richer, slightly sweeter flavor profile that subtly tastes of the agave itself. Conversely, the gusano rojo, or red worm, inhabits the outer structures, specifically the leaves, referred to as the pencas. This difference in diet and location results in the red worm possessing a distinctly different, often more pungent and earthy flavor profile compared to its white counterpart.