Tenebrionidae
Pronunciation: [Te⋅ne·bri⋅ON⋅i·dae]
Pronunciation: [Te⋅ne·bri⋅ON⋅i·dae]
Common Name: Darkling Beetles
Description: The tenebrionids are usually dull brown or black in color. They have a tarsal formula of 5-5-4. Most darkling beetles are generalist omnivores and many species are well-adapted for life in arid environments. A few are pests of stored grain.