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Giant mealworms

Zophobas atratus

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Field Notes

Description:

About 4-5cm in length. Light tan body with dark brown stripes.

Notes:

Looks very similar to the super worm and meal worm but are in fact different. Also commonly used as pet reptile food.

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If you could get photos of the pupa and adult beetles that would be helpful too!
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2013

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