Its use is mainly carried out in its larva phase. Mainly used to serve as food for animal species such as reptiles, birds and fish.
The Tenebrio Molitor is one of the species most used for breeding in insect farms, especially for live food. This insect from the order Coleoptera is described as undergoing several metamorphoses. Initially in its larva stage (mealworm) until it becomes a beetle.
The interest for its livestock exploitation and consumption focuses on its larval phase. As a beetle, it gives off a strong odor that animals do not like in terms of taste.

It usually measures between 1 mm and 30 mm.
The Tenebrio molitor is orange-yellow in its larval phase. It has 6 legs, a small and dark head.

Between 15 – 20 mm.
The dark beetle is dark and shiny in color, in shades ranging from reddish to black.

The Tenebrio molitor is one of the most used insects in insect farms due to its great protein content. This fact makes it possible to produce feed for aquaculture that is rich from a nutritional point of view.
Furthermore, it is expected that this species will be one of the most used for human consumption or entomophagy.
On January 13, 2021, the European Union's food control body EFSA approved that the mealworm or Tenebrio molitor is safe for human consumption both in its complete form and as a powder additive.

Its ideal environment develops in a tropical climate with high levels of humidity. A constant warm temperature is also essential. Thus, it can develop and continue its life cycle comfortably.
For the breeding of the tenebrio molitor, a specific diet and special environmental conditions are necessary. From Proteinsecta we can tell you, guiding the breeding towards the optimal development of these insects.
Become a farmer and you will be able to access the Tenebrio Molitor Breeding Manual that we at Proteinsecta have developed after continuous research work for more than 7 years.