Grub Worm
Jan 16, 2021 17:11:51 #
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 16, 2021 17:49:16 #
Jan 16, 2021 17:56:19 #
JeffDavidson wrote:
Well done and interesting.
Thanks, Jeff. We have them by the bazillions here so my supply of them will never run low.
Jan 16, 2021 18:54:15 #
Jan 16, 2021 18:58:17 #
Jan 16, 2021 19:26:00 #
kpmac wrote:
That's one I wasn't expecting. Nicely done once again.
Thanks, Kpmac. I wouldn't be surprised to find out that Cajuns down there love to use them as bait.
Jan 16, 2021 19:26:35 #
tinusbum wrote:
very ugly,good job though.
Oh yeah, no beauty contest winner in that family!
Jan 17, 2021 00:53:39 #
Jan 17, 2021 12:24:22 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Good stuff! 👍 Beautifully illuminated.
Thanks, Mark. I'm learning...and learning...and learning. The game is afoot.
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