By Jackie Carroll Darkling beetles get their name from their habit of hiding during the day and coming out to feed at night. Darkling beetles vary quite a bit in size and appearance. There are over 20,000 species of beetles called darklings, but only about 150 of them are native to the U.S. Darkling beetles damage garden plants by chewing off seedlings at ground level and feeding on leaves. Read on to learn more on how to identify and control these pesky insects. Darkling Beetle Facts It’s rare to see a darkling beetle in daylight, although you may occasionally find them running across the ground from one hiding place to another. They like to hide under bits of debris and clods of dirt during the day and come out to feed at night. Many types of birds, lizards and rodents eat darkling beetle larvae, which are called mealworms. If you
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