Mealworms are the larvae of the beetle Tenebrio molitor or Darkling Beetle LINK. They are 1.25-1.8 cm long and available in pet shops as feed for birds, chickens, reptiles, fish, etc. (below). They have also been used to lure migratory … Continued
Earlier posts: 1 and 2. The eggs of the mealworm beetle (Tenebrio monitor) are only visible under the microscope, thus extremely tedious to observe. So are the early stages of the larvae. This may explains the variations in the lengths … Continued
Part 1 LINK Left alone, the male Darkling beetle (Tenebrio molitor) will seek out a female to mate. Invariably the male will mount the female with its head facing the posterior end of the female (above). The male will slowly … Continued
