Thread subject: Diptera.info :: In hurry to ID this larvae to save it
Posted by Ratatoskr on 29-04-2014 23:26
#1
I have found this larvae which I presume is a beetle larvae. It's about 8cm long and 2cm thick. Found in region close to Alicante today. Wants to dig itself down in the ground as quickly as possible.
Posted by Tony Irwin on 30-04-2014 00:21
#2
Scarabaeidae. At that size, it could be
Oryctes nasicornis
Edited by Tony Irwin on 30-04-2014 00:23
Posted by Ratatoskr on 30-04-2014 13:31
#3
Thanks Tony,
I received the same answer on another forum + that I've now heard others tell me that they have seen that beetle around here.
Posted by Auke on 05-05-2014 05:32
#4
I'm sure it would like to dig itself into some nice mulm (pulverised rotten wood, oak is best) or for second choice some compost.
Good luck,
Scarabaeoid