Mutant Mealworm?

[collinchang635]

What in the world is this? I got it with a bottlecap of mealworms. The one at the top left corner was moving.

 

[Birdfly]

Its the pupal stage between larva and adult beetle

 

[collinchang635]

Its going to become a beetle? Will it be able to fly?

 

[idolomantis]

Its going to become a beetle? Will it be able to fly?

yes yes

 

[Rick]

Yep. The beetle also makes a fine meal for the mantids.

 

[Birdfly]

Like this?

 

[idolomantis]

ya, like that.

 

[collinchang635]

Oooo.... I'm sure it looks yummy to a mantid.

 

[hibiscusmile]

Yea, one of mine grabbed one the other day and almost took my fingers off!