Curated OER
Mealworms
Crawl into the world of the darkling beetle with this scientific investigation. Watch as the insects move through the larval, pupal, and adult stages of life, recording observations along the way. Discuss the necessities of life as young...
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Foss Web: Mealworms and Darkling Beetles (Tenebrio Beetle)
This article by FOSS provides an in depth look at the larval stage of the Darkling Beetle, also known as the mealworm. This site describes Darkling beetle characteristics and how to care for them. Often these insects are used for...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Mealworm Life Cycle
Learn about the complete metamorphosis of the darkling beetle.
University of Arizona
Center for Insect Science Education: Darkling Beetle/mealworm Information
Learn all about mealworms: their diet, life cycle, habitat, and how to learn about them in the classroom.
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San Francisco Zoo: Darkling Beetle
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the Darkling beetle include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Facts About Mealworms
Information about mealworms, including types, habitat, physical characteristics, using them as pet food, raising them, whether they can be pests, their role in the life cycle of the darkling beetle, and a list of quick facts about them.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Mealworms Life Cycle
Describes the life cycle of a mealworm, which is the larval stage of a darkling beetle, and some interesting facts about them.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Darkling Beetle
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, behavior, and diet of the darkling beetle.