Spyro Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliathus Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 Probably June Beetle (Phyllophaga spp.) larvae. Could also possibly be Pelidnota punctata. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro Posted February 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 What are the characteristics to distinguish the larvae from Hercules, Stags, June beetles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliathus Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 Various differences in the form of the head capsules / mandibles, shape of the abdomen, the spiracles, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_want_hopei Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 No flower beetles for sure, because they move by crawling backwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle01 Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 Probably Lucanus elaphus. Are the spiracles shaped sort of like C's or kidney beans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliathus Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 Not lucanid or cetoniine larvae - they're either Melolonthinae or Rutelinae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes TItyus hunter Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 Melolonthinae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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