Darkling beetles do not fly due to fused wings (also known as elytra) that are sealed to the body. Darkling beetles feed on decaying plant and animal matter. ... Most species of darkling beetles are active during the night (nocturnal). Latin name of darkling beetles is "Tenebrio" which means "the one that likes darkness".

Do darkling beetle have wings?

The "wings" of the darkling beetle, called elytra, are permanently sealed together over their body. This renders them flightless throughout their entire life. Adults are 1 to 1.5 inches long and are covered by a smooth black exoskeleton.

Can mealworm darkling beetles fly?

They cannot fly and typically cannot get out of a container with straight sides that stick up more than an inch or two above the surface of their bedding. If any do escape they will be hard to catch under most circumstances, because they are extremely fast.