The Yellow Mealworm Beetle is a black darkling beetle whose larva, the mealworm, is one of the most widely recognized insects in the world — commercially raised by the millions as reptile and bird food. Adults are nocturnal, found in grain stores and under debris. Mealworms are now being studied as a sustainable protein source for human food.
Best time to see a Yellow Mealworm Beetle
The best time to see a Yellow Mealworm Beetle is June–August, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 330 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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