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burrow under 3 of them. Each burrow contained a large whitish creature that looked something like a big caterpillar but had only four pairs of long centipede like arms to the front of the body and a head that looked like a centipede (to me anyway) They are soft bodied with a darkish area at the tail end and they clearly couldn't handle the sunlight as they tried to burrow deeper into the earth to avoid it (I think). I am a bit of an environmentalist so I didn't kill them immediately but it makes me nervous to think there are centipedes in the backyard where the kids play. I have never seen any centipedes as large as these creatures suggest they will become. I did some research and think they may be something called a burrowing centipede but none of the sites I visited described the young or had pictures. Can anyone tell me if they've seen anything like this before and what they may be. I'd hate to kill some harmless creature.

2007-01-04 05:36:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden Other - Home & Garden

10 answers

Here is my favorite website for identifying insects and other "crawling creatures":

http://bugguide.net/node/view/15740

Start by clicking on the image, in the box on the left hand side of the page, of the bug that most closely resembles what you saw. You will find lots of photos and information and should be able to quickly identify what you saw.

Good luck with your search for information.

2007-01-08 04:09:29 · answer #1 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 2 0

Not a centipede. Centipedes have legs from head to tail (each body segment has a pair of legs), are flattish, not at all soft, move fast, jaws under the head, and will usually be reddish or black.

You have larva. Perhaps will be a large beetle.

2007-01-04 05:48:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I'm not sure where you're located, but here in Texas, we have those quite often. They are called "Grub Worms" and I believe they mature to be "June Bug" beetles. They cause quite a bit of damage to underground root systems and can kill a yard. They also attract armidillos and possums (also very damaging to yards) as this is a staple for them. I don't know the exact scientific name for this larvae, but you can research "grub worm" for extensive information. FYI, they are somewhat harmless, but they do have a mandible and can bite. They make great bait.

2007-01-04 05:49:31 · answer #3 · answered by RonniewithanR 3 · 0 0

If you don't want to kill them but are not sure if they are a threat to your children you may consult a lawn expert they are familiar with the area and the ecology found where you live.They may come out for free if you explain your concerns.Who knows maybe they are help full to your garden.If not the lawn experts can suggest the safest way of eradicating them.

2007-01-04 05:50:25 · answer #4 · answered by PAUL K 1 · 0 0

Sure sounds like a large grub worm from the description, I say kill it first before it eats the roots of your lawn.... help mother nature and feed it to a bird? Good luck!!

2007-01-04 05:46:11 · answer #5 · answered by texasfixit 3 · 0 0

They sound like grubs. They eat the roots of plants.

2007-01-04 05:44:39 · answer #6 · answered by Sandy Sandals 7 · 0 0

Grub responsible for killing your pretty yard and flowers. They make good fish bait.

2007-01-04 05:48:52 · answer #7 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0 0

It sound like you have grubs.They are harmless.The only bother they can really do is you will have some visit's from skunks and other animals that like to eat them..

2007-01-04 05:47:18 · answer #8 · answered by starryeyed 2 · 0 0

if they are grubs you need to get rid of them THEY WILL DESTROY YOUR LAWN.

2007-01-04 17:06:28 · answer #9 · answered by rugbumpr69@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0 0

slugs ?

2007-01-04 05:44:14 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 0 0

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