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Dark mealworm

Tenebrio obscurus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (13 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇯🇵 Japan 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family
Tenebrionidae
Genus
Tenebrio
Species
Tenebrio obscurus (Dark mealworm)

Similar Species in Tenebrio

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Hardback Beetle
Tenebrio molitor
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dark mealworm?
The scientific name of Dark mealworm is Tenebrio obscurus. It belongs to the genus Tenebrio.
Where does Dark mealworm live?
Dark mealworm is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (13 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does Dark mealworm belong to?
Dark mealworm (Tenebrio obscurus) belongs to the genus Tenebrio, which is part of the taxonomic family Tenebrionidae.
What kingdom does Dark mealworm belong to?
Dark mealworm (Tenebrio obscurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Dark mealworm?
The closest relatives of Dark mealworm in the genus Tenebrio include Hardback Beetle.

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Tenebrio — 2 Species

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Dark mealworm
Tenebrio obscurus
NE
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Hardback Beetle
Tenebrio molitor
LC
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