Solved Grub Id please

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by Jiffy, Apr 23, 2018.

  1. Jiffy

    Jiffy The Match is on Fire

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2011
    Messages:
    12,620
    Occupation:
    Pyro
    Location:
    Retired Next To The Bonfire in UK
    Ratings:
    +38,689
    Can any one id this grub please, it's about an inch long DSCF0286.JPG
    DSCF0286.JPG
    DSCF0287.JPG
     
    • Like Like x 1
      Last edited: Apr 23, 2018
      Jiffy, Apr 23, 2018
      #1 Quote in Conversation
    • wiseowl

      wiseowl Amicable and friendly Admin Staff Member

      Joined:
      Oct 29, 2006
      Messages:
      45,871
      Gender:
      Male
      Occupation:
      Walking over rough terrain
      Location:
      On the northwest bank of the River Medway
      Ratings:
      +94,946
      Hello @Jiffy could be a leather Jacket of some species:smile:
       
      • Agree Agree x 3
      • Like Like x 1
        wiseowl, Apr 23, 2018
        #2 Quote in Conversation
      • Marley Farley

        Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

        Joined:
        May 11, 2005
        Messages:
        30,588
        Occupation:
        Grandmother Gardener Councillor Homemaker
        Location:
        Under the Edge Zone 8b
        Ratings:
        +14,130
        • Like Like x 1
          Marley Farley, Apr 23, 2018
          #3 Quote in Conversation
        • Silver surfer

          Silver surfer PLANTAHOLIC

          Joined:
          Jul 25, 2010
          Messages:
          2,817
          Occupation:
          Semi retired amateur plantaholic gardener
          Location:
          PERTHSHIRE. SCOTLAND. UK
          Ratings:
          +3,627
          • Like Like x 2
          • Friendly Friendly x 1
            Last edited: Apr 23, 2018
            Silver surfer, Apr 23, 2018
            #4 Quote in Conversation
          • Scrungee

            Scrungee Well known for it

            Joined:
            Dec 5, 2010
            Messages:
            16,524
            Location:
            Central England on heavy clay soil
            Ratings:
            +29,001
            Leatherjacket/Cranefly larva

            [​IMG]

            EDIT silver surfer beat me to posting link to site where I was posting image from by about 1 minute !
             
            • Like Like x 1
            • Friendly Friendly x 1
              Scrungee, Apr 23, 2018
              #5 Quote in Conversation
            • Verdun

              Verdun Passionate gardener

              Joined:
              Oct 16, 2012
              Messages:
              7,475
              Gender:
              Male
              Location:
              West Cornwall
              Ratings:
              +17,487
              Nematodes used right now will control these grubs :)
               
              • Like Like x 2
                Verdun, Apr 23, 2018
                #6 Quote in Conversation
              • Jiffy

                Jiffy The Match is on Fire

                Joined:
                Aug 25, 2011
                Messages:
                12,620
                Occupation:
                Pyro
                Location:
                Retired Next To The Bonfire in UK
                Ratings:
                +38,689
                Thank you Woo,Marley,Silver Surfer and Scrungee and Verdun

                I did think it was Leatherjackets but they have all been on the patio not on the lawn, so the little devils must be in the bleeding pots :doh:never mind they've got the size 9 boot treatment :snorky:
                 
                • Like Like x 1
                • Friendly Friendly x 1
                  Jiffy, Apr 23, 2018
                  #7 Quote in Conversation
                • wiseowl

                  wiseowl Amicable and friendly Admin Staff Member

                  Joined:
                  Oct 29, 2006
                  Messages:
                  45,871
                  Gender:
                  Male
                  Occupation:
                  Walking over rough terrain
                  Location:
                  On the northwest bank of the River Medway
                  Ratings:
                  +94,946
                   
                  • Like Like x 1
                  • Funny Funny x 1
                    wiseowl, Apr 23, 2018
                    #8 Quote in Conversation
                  • Jiffy

                    Jiffy The Match is on Fire

                    Joined:
                    Aug 25, 2011
                    Messages:
                    12,620
                    Occupation:
                    Pyro
                    Location:
                    Retired Next To The Bonfire in UK
                    Ratings:
                    +38,689
                    I'm good at what i'm good at and bad at what i'm bad at

                    So having a team that know's a bit about everything is good
                     
                    • Like Like x 1
                    • Friendly Friendly x 1
                      Jiffy, Apr 23, 2018
                      #9 Quote in Conversation
                    • Scrungee

                      Scrungee Well known for it

                      Joined:
                      Dec 5, 2010
                      Messages:
                      16,524
                      Location:
                      Central England on heavy clay soil
                      Ratings:
                      +29,001
                      Hens scratching around over winter/spring is a good way to get rid of them and turn them into eggs & fertilizer.

                      [​IMG]
                       
                      • Like Like x 3
                      • Agree Agree x 2
                        Scrungee, Apr 23, 2018
                        #10 Quote in Conversation
                      Gardeners Corner is dependent on Donation to keep running, if you enjoy using Gardeners Corner, please consider donating to help us with our operating costs.
                      Loading...
                      Similar Threads - Grub please
                      1. John Mason

                        what are these grubs in my trug

                        John Mason, Mar 21, 2020, in forum: Pests, Diseases and Cures
                        Replies:
                        5
                        Views:
                        735
                        CarolineL
                        May 3, 2020
                      2. Pushkin

                        Leaf-cutting bee grubs

                        Pushkin, Jul 7, 2018, in forum: Pests, Diseases and Cures
                        Replies:
                        0
                        Views:
                        601
                        Pushkin
                        Jul 7, 2018
                      3. chris_elevate

                        Chafer Grubs

                        chris_elevate, Sep 6, 2015, in forum: Lawns
                        Replies:
                        6
                        Views:
                        1,294
                        mosamahab
                        Sep 15, 2015
                      4. JoeyJoJo

                        Grass & 'grub' advice? :)

                        JoeyJoJo, May 21, 2015, in forum: Lawns
                        Replies:
                        4
                        Views:
                        715
                        Phil A
                        May 22, 2015
                      5. exlabman

                        Grubby compost

                        exlabman, Mar 25, 2014, in forum: Pests, Diseases and Cures
                        Replies:
                        22
                        Views:
                        2,546
                        Spruce
                        Mar 26, 2014

                      Share This Page

                      1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
                        By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
                        Accept Learn More...
                        Dismiss Notice