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Alphitobius diaperinus is a species of beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, the darkling beetles. It is known commonly as the lesser mealworm and the litter beetle . It has a cosmopolitan distribution , occurring nearly worldwide.
Buffaloworms, also called lesser mealworms, is the common name of Alphitobius diaperinus. Its larvae superficially resemble small wireworms or true mealworms (Tenebrio spp.). They are approximately 7 to 11 mm in length at the last instar. Freshly emerged larvae are a milky color.
Alphitobius capitaneus Schawaller & Grimm, 2014; Alphitobius crenatus (Klug, 1833) Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer, 1797) (lesser mealworm) Alphitobius grandis Fairmaire, 1897; Alphitobius hobohmi Koch, 1953; Alphitobius karrooensis Koch, 1953; Alphitobius kochi Ardoin, 1958; Alphitobius laevigatus (Fabricius, 1781) (black fungus beetle ...
On 4 July 2022, EFSA published an opinion confirming the safety of frozen and freeze-dried formulations of the lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus in larval state) for human consumption. [54] Following EFSA's assessment, the European Commission has authorized the following edible insects as novel food in the EU:
Alphitobius diaperinus, lesser mealworm [15] Many tenebrionids are pests of cereal and flour silos and other storage facilities, including T. castaneum, other Tribolium species such as Tribolium confusum and Tribolium destructor, and Gnatocerus cornutus
The yellow mealworm beetle prefers a warmer climate and higher humidity. [1] Male mealworms release a sex pheromone to attract females to mate. [2] Tenebrio molitor has been used in biomedical research. Mealworms can be a dietary source for animals and humans. [3] They are also considered pests, especially to food storage.
In March, a mother was horrified to find a pedophile symbol on a toy she bought for her daughter. Although the symbol was not intentionally placed on the toy by the company who manufactured the ...
M. alphitobii — lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus) M. dispora — Indianmeal moth (Plodia interpunctella) M. geminata — fire ant (Solenopsis geminata) M. grandis — boll weevil (Anthonomus grandis) M. orchopiae — flea (Orchopeas wickhami) M. oryzaephili — sawtoothed grain beetle (Oryzaephilus surinamensis)