{"id":150019,"date":"2018-04-03T13:09:46","date_gmt":"2018-04-03T11:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/haltungsberichte\/tenebrio-molitor-mealybug-mealworm\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T18:24:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T16:24:34","slug":"tenebrio-molitor-mealybug-mealworm","status":"publish","type":"report","link":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/en\/keeping-reports\/tenebrio-molitor-mealybug-mealworm\/","title":{"rendered":"Raising Mealworms \u2013 How to Care for Tenebrio molitor Properly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Would you like to raise mealworms and build up a small supply of feed on your own? With just a few ventilated boxes, dry feed, and a little patience, you can set up a manageable breeding operation. By the way, mealworms are the larvae of the meal beetle, Tenebrio molitor. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Should I breed mealworms or just store them?<\/h2>\n\n

If you only feed them occasionally, it\u2019s not always worth raising your own. A small purchased supply takes up less space and requires less work. Raising your own becomes worthwhile if you need insects regularly and want to care for the larvae, pupae, and beetles separately. <\/p>\n\n

Mealworms are a supplement to the diet of suitable terrarium animals. For mantises or jumping spiders, they are not a universal substitute for flies and other appropriate prey. Pay attention to the size of your animal and offer a varied diet. <\/p>\n\n

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25 g Live mealworms – fresh in wheat bran Our mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) in fresh wheat bran are a protein-rich, natural food source for a wide range of pets and…<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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