Darkling Beetle

  • Darkling Beetle

    ByRandi Jones

    Darkling beetles are a huge family of beetles found almost everywhere on Earth, from deserts to forests to kitchen cupboards. They belong to the family Tenebrionidae, which has around 20,000 known species. The best-known darkling beetle is the mealworm beetle, whose larvae, mealworms, are sold as food for pets. Darkling beetle Quick Facts Common name…