Lawn Terrorist
Jan 16, 2021 17:07:18 #
This is my preserved "Grub Worm" which is the larvae of the invasive and highly destructive Japanese Beetle that I staged for a focus stacking session. Not only are the adults destructive to the leaves of plants, the larvae spend their days eating the root system of lawns everywhere. If you take a look at the mandibles you can see why they can cut the roots of the lawn so well for they are little munching machines.
About the only thing good about them is that they make very good panfish bait although the small fish will quickly strip them off the hook.
Below is a picture (courtesy of Sod University) that shows the stages of the Japanese Beetle from egg through adult.
About the only thing good about them is that they make very good panfish bait although the small fish will quickly strip them off the hook.
Below is a picture (courtesy of Sod University) that shows the stages of the Japanese Beetle from egg through adult.
Jan 17, 2021 07:18:47 #
Jan 17, 2021 08:46:10 #
Attending a old Southern Baptist church in Michigan they mentioned Sodomite and Sodomy from time to time, never defining it. You Sippyjug have enlightened me that there is a place where Sodomy is taught, Shocking! 
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When young in the pre-DDT era, I recall June Bugs but they were brown, not iridescence, and swarmed the lighted "coming-soon" display at the movie theater. We tied them with fine thread and they would fly in circles. I now know that they are similar to Japanese beetles but not one and the same. Imported from Japan in 1916, no duty imposed.
https://sciencing.com/where-do-lightning-bugs-go-during-the-day-13406214.html
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https://sciencing.com/insects/
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When young in the pre-DDT era, I recall June Bugs but they were brown, not iridescence, and swarmed the lighted "coming-soon" display at the movie theater. We tied them with fine thread and they would fly in circles. I now know that they are similar to Japanese beetles but not one and the same. Imported from Japan in 1916, no duty imposed.
https://sciencing.com/where-do-lightning-bugs-go-during-the-day-13406214.html
Many subcategories;
https://sciencing.com/insects/
Jan 17, 2021 12:12:25 #
Jan 17, 2021 12:21:13 #
dpullum wrote:
Attending a old Southern Baptist church in Michiga... (show quote)
Thanks ever so much and thanks for the related links. We have "June Beetles" scarabs here by the tons also and they are quite easy to catch and they do make good studies before the camera. They too have grub type larvae as do many other beetles. One of the largest is the "Hercules Beetle" with a grub the size of a hand. Attached is a picture of one of them (now this is what I call 'real' fish bait!)
Jan 17, 2021 17:55:36 #
Jan 17, 2021 18:35:35 #
Jan 19, 2021 16:52:31 #
Yikes! Looks like a creature from an old sci-fi movie! Fantastic shot, Sippy, and always very interesting info.
Jan 19, 2021 17:07:44 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Yikes! Looks like a creature from an old sci-fi movie! Fantastic shot, Sippy, and always very interesting info.
Thanks, Donna. These critters are very destructive to one's lawn and later as adults to their leafy plants.
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