I have a mealworm farm and raise mealworms to feed to my sugar gliders. I just got some new mealies in fromg Grubco last week and while checking on them today I noticed that one had a large “bubble” on it’s back. I broke open the bubble and there is what seems to be a tiny leech inside! 
I can’t figure out what the heck it is(I checked everwhere online) and was hoping that someone here might be able to help me out.
Here are pics:
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u67/Tortiebaby/parasite2.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u67/Tortiebaby/parasite.jpg
Please help. 
It’s not turning into a beetle. These are my first mealies, I know what they look like when they change.
This is some type of parasite that has attached itself to one of my mealworms. I need to know what it is so I can make sure that it’s not something that could harm my sugar gliders if they accidentaly ate an infected mealie.
Thank you for your help Wicked. I have contacted the company, but stil no reponse.
thats gross
i dont know
i think you should take it to your local vets because it could harm your glider
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omg eww..trow it away.
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Thats not a parasite. The mealworms are turning into beetles, when they shed there skin and turn milky. Blackish means there dying. Probably got too cold.
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hello… it is “gross” as already stated… and at first glance I thought maybe it was another mealworm.. that eggs had been laid on this one… looking closer, I see what you mean.. has the leech/worm look to it.. went searching online here, so far this is all I have found;
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Mealworms can also eat holes in planks and beams. In addition they can cause parasite infections – mealworms transmit parasite worms among other things.
http://www.indiapest.org/bug_guide.htm
still looking at the moment
will add if I find anything that appears pertinent
in case I find nothing.. if you have not already,
I would suggest you contact/ask the sellers
I tried to see from their list if another insect they sell could have ended up mixed in and attached.. could not figure one that would be…
email a picture to them and ask what they may raise that could have infested and if it will harm your sugar gliders..
their contact form;
http://www.grubco.com/Talk_to_Us.cfm
you would think they would be quick to resolve this…
I would try again; and tell them you want to return and have a replacement of the entire order… let them know that this has reached the notice of many potential customers who are looking at how they treat this one incident…. be firm!
good luck
still have had no luck myself… will see what I find today< ?>
the pixie in my pocket
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