S Spyro L3 Feb 27, 2021 #2 I found these two larvae under a rotting log today in Northern Virginia. I'd love to know what they are. I did bring them home and have them in a cup with flake soil.
I found these two larvae under a rotting log today in Northern Virginia. I'd love to know what they are. I did bring them home and have them in a cup with flake soil.
Goliathus Pachnoda Feb 27, 2021 #3 Probably June Beetle (Phyllophaga spp.) larvae. Could also possibly be Pelidnota punctata.
S Spyro L3 Feb 27, 2021 #4 What are the characteristics to distinguish the larvae from Hercules, Stags, June beetles?
Goliathus Pachnoda Feb 27, 2021 #5 Various differences in the form of the head capsules / mandibles, shape of the abdomen, the spiracles, etc.
Various differences in the form of the head capsules / mandibles, shape of the abdomen, the spiracles, etc.
I I_want_hopei L1 Feb 27, 2021 #6 No flower beetles for sure, because they move by crawling backwards.
P pickle01 L2 Feb 28, 2021 #7 Probably Lucanus elaphus. Are the spiracles shaped sort of like C's or kidney beans?
Goliathus Pachnoda Feb 28, 2021 #8 Not lucanid or cetoniine larvae - they're either Melolonthinae or Rutelinae. Last edited by a moderator: Feb 28, 2021
