Darkling beetle larva at pupa stage (Tenebrio molitor)

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Darkling beetle larva at pupa stage (Tenebrio molitor). The mealworms (larva stage) are bred for use as live bird food.

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Size: 5504px × 3670px
Location: UK
Photo credit: © Nikki Edmunds / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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