can anyone identify this Grub please?

chubwolf · Sat Dec 01, 2012 9:45 am

actually, I think it is a june beetle grub, it's a pretty fat little fella about an inch- inch and a half long. kind of translucent pinky grey. I had been trying to grow zucchini and bell peppers in the bed. neither of which really produced, although I did plant them in july so probably late in the season, even for so. cal. If anyonwe can tell me how to post a picture I would love to confirm what it is and if I should be worried about it. I found it while digging in the bed.

[img]https://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s568/chubwolf/grub.jpg[/img]

ElizabethB · Sat Dec 01, 2012 9:57 am

Look at the Webmaster Tips for new members. You will find instructions for posting pictures. Pictures would certainly help the forum members identify your pest.

LOL

chubwolf · Sat Dec 01, 2012 9:59 am

Thank you, as always I ran in and researched later. I found the thread that explains picture uploading. and now have a gross picture of a larva. I think it is a june bug. I saw a load of thse shiny scrab beatles in the area back in the summer.

[img]https://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s568/chubwolf/grub-1.jpg[/img]

PunkRotten · Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:51 pm

They are grubs to these green june bugs. I see them in my garden too.

ElizabethB · Sat Dec 01, 2012 9:07 pm

The June Bug grubs we get are white with an orange head. They do significant damage to lawns especially St. Augustine which is the primary grass around here. Most of the time the damage is not severe but some years the beast can devastate lawn. I have had problems with them in the lawn but never in my garden. How serious is the infestation? Like just a few or a major infestation?

Ow well - found this link - don't know if it will help or not.

https://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/our_offices/parishes/jefferson+davis/features/agriculture/chinch-bugs-mole-crickets-and-white-grub.htm

LOL

applestar · Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:39 pm

...LOL already, anticipating reader reaction here -- you'll have to excuse me, I haven't had y first cup of coffee yet

Here ya go. Have at it and have fun

White Grub Identification https://www.hgic.umd.edu/content/documents/white_grub_ID.pdf
(note Southern Calif may have other kinds of grubs in addition to these)

Generally speaking, I don't worry about what kind it is unless there are a whole bunch in a same location I happened to dig. I just put them in the birdbath or the bird feeder.

ElizabethB · Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:58 pm

Like the idea of tossing the beast in the bird feder. Thanks.