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Dark Mealworm

      1. Dark Mealworm

       

      General Description

      ·  Adult dark mealworms are the same size as yellow mealworms but are dull black. Larvae are dark brown, as compared to the shiny yellow to light brown yellow mealworm.

       

      Credit: NobbiP

       

      Life Cycle and Common Characteristics

      • The dark mealworm has a similar life cycle and habits to the yellow mealworm.

       

      Damage and Economic Implications

      • The dark mealworm causes similar damage caused by the yellow mealworm.

       

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