Mealworms are the larval form of the mealworm beetle, Tenebrio molitor, a species of darkling beetle. Like all holometabolic insects, they go through four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Larvae typically measure about 2.5 cm or more, whereas adults are generally between 1.25 and 1.8 cm in length. == Reproduction == The mealworm beetle br... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mealworm
(from the article `darkling beetle`) The larvae of a widely distributed darkling beetle known as the mealworm (Tenebrio) are used as food for such pets as birds and fish. Both the ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/m/60