Anyone know what insects these are?

[Rich]

Ocassionally, my cricket orders come in and there are some black worm-like insects with them. What the hell are these things?

 

[PrincessToad]

I believe they are dermisted (sp?) beetle larvae and harmless. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

 

[jwb121377]

Spidergirl you are correct, thay are Dermestid beetles larve. Here is a old thread on them. click me