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Yellow Mealworm Beetle

Tenebrio molitor

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Coleoptera ›Family: Tenebrionidae ›Genus: Tenebrio

About

Mealworms are the larval form of the mealworm beetle, Tenebrio molitor, a species of darkling beetle. Like all holometabolic insects, they go through four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Larvae typically measure about 2.5 cm or more, whereas adults are generally between 1.25 and 1.8 cm in length.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow Mealworm Beetle?
The scientific name of Yellow Mealworm Beetle is Tenebrio molitor.
What is the conservation status of Yellow Mealworm Beetle?
The Yellow Mealworm Beetle has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Yellow Mealworm Beetle belong to?
Yellow Mealworm Beetle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Yellow Mealworm Beetle belong to?
Yellow Mealworm Beetle belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Yellow Mealworm Beetle belong to?
Yellow Mealworm Beetle belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Yellow Mealworm Beetle belong to?
Yellow Mealworm Beetle belongs to the order Coleoptera.
What family does Yellow Mealworm Beetle belong to?
Yellow Mealworm Beetle belongs to the family Tenebrionidae.
What genus does Yellow Mealworm Beetle belong to?
Yellow Mealworm Beetle belongs to the genus Tenebrio.