Mini-mealworm
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Tenebrio obscurus
Dark Mealworm, Mini Mealworm
Tenebrio obscurus, commonly known as the dark mealworm or mini mealworm, is a darkling beetle species whose larvae are smaller than those of the closely related yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor). Adults are small, black to dull brown beetles measuring 12–18 mm. The species is a pest of stored grain products and has been studied for its ability to biodegrade polystyrene waste. Larvae are commercially used as feeder insects for reptiles, amphibians, birds, and zoo animals.