Mealworm Beetle - Tenebrio molitor
Description
Tenebrio molitor is a species of darkling beetle. Length 12 to 18 mm, width 4.5 to 6 mm. Usually dark brown to almost black but light brown specimens are not uncommon. Entire upper surface punctate and somewhat shining.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Often found around houses where it is attracted to lights.
When to see it
May to September.
Life History
The larvae are the familiar mealworms that are fed to birds.
UK Status
Widespread and previously fairly frequent in England, but possibly declining.
VC55 Status
Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were a total of 22 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
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