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Hardback Beetle

Tenebrio molitor

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Mongolia), Europe (9 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇲🇳 Mongolia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Insecta (แมลง)

Order

Coleoptera (อันดับด้วง)

Species

Tenebrio molitor (Hardback Beetle)

Names in Other Languages

German Mehlkäfer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hardback Beetle?

The scientific name of Hardback Beetle is Tenebrio molitor. It belongs to the genus Tenebrio.

What is the conservation status of Hardback Beetle?

Hardback Beetle (Tenebrio molitor) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Hardback Beetle live?

Hardback Beetle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Mongolia), Europe (9 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Mongolia, Norway, Portugal.

What family does Hardback Beetle belong to?

Hardback Beetle (Tenebrio molitor) belongs to the genus Tenebrio, which is part of the taxonomic family Tenebrionidae.

Is Hardback Beetle endangered?

No, Hardback Beetle (Tenebrio molitor) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Hardback Beetle belong to?

Hardback Beetle (Tenebrio molitor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Hardback Beetle?

The closest relatives of Hardback Beetle in the genus Tenebrio include Dark mealworm.