Darkling Beetle - Tenebrio molitor

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Darkling Beetle - Tenebrio molitor

Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
July 2, 2004
Size: ~13 mm

Looks a lot like a Tenebrio sp. (Mealworm). Compare with fig. 109 in "Peterson's Field Guide to Beetles" (1), p. 255.

Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 5 July, 2005 - 9:17am
Last updated 2 April, 2007 - 7:22am

Moved

Moved from Centronopus calcaratus.

… Boris Büche, 2 April, 2007 - 7:22am

But IS mealworm - I´ll move it.

Don is right: mealworms are not often found outside - but it occurs! Nests in hollow trees can be considered their original habitat - and sometimes they switch to nostalgic habits!

:-)

… Boris Büche, 2 April, 2007 - 7:22am

Centronopus calcaratus?

It does look like Tenebrio molitor, but I wouldn't expect to see these outside in our area. Centronopus calcaratus is much more likely.

… Donald S. Chandler, 22 March, 2006 - 3:43pm

Thanks Donald!

I read your bio, it's great to see a New England specialist:)

… Tony DiTerlizzi, 24 March, 2006 - 8:34pm

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