With some species-specific exceptions, all movements of darkling beetles require USDA permits, and exotics require containment facilities. I currently have the permits for a number of US natives, such as common Eleodes species, and these do not require containment in most situations.
Species-Specific Exceptions
None of the following species require permits for interstate movement within the Continental US.
- Oryzaephilus mercator — Merchant Grain Beetle
- Oryzaephilus surinamensis — Sawtoothed Grain Beetle
- Tenebrio molitor — Mealworm
- Tenebrio obscurus — Dark Mealworm
- Tenebroides mauritanicus — Cadelle Beetle
- Tribolium castaneum — Red Flour Beetle
- Tribolium confusum — Confused Rice Flour Beetle
- Zophobas morio — Superworm