Mealworm Care Sheet | 常見農業害蟲資訊網

Mealworms(Tenebriomolitor)arethelarvaeofmealwormbeetles.Likemostholometabolicinsects,theyhavefourstagesoflife:egg,larva,pupaandadult.

Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) are the larvae of mealworm beetles. Like most holometabolic insects, they have four stages of life: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Mealworms have one purpose, to eat and grow until they have enough energy stored in their bodies to transform into a pupa and, eventually, a beetle!

Mealworms can be found almost all over the world in warm and dark places. Burrowing and eating are a top priority when it comes to being a mealworm, and they will eat just about anything. They will eat grains, vegetables, any organic material, fresh or decaying.  This plays a huge role in the ecosystem. Mealworms aid in the decomposition of any spoiled organic material.

Mealworms are also an abundant food source for many animals. Birds, spiders, reptiles, even other insects prey on mealworms to find a high protein and fa...