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philstar · 2011-04-20 09:51:44

I've already posted this in gardening but got no definite answer. Just want to know is it a garden pest.

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20-04-2011 10:51am

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philstar

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I've already posted this in gardening but got no definite answer.

Just want to know is it a garden pest.

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#2 20-04-2011 11:00am
Alun

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Looks like a cockchafer larva.

http://www.dgsgardening.btinternet.co.uk/cockchaf.htm

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#3 20-04-2011 11:08am
Mongarra

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Spot on Alun.

I was going to say I hadn't a clue what it was but it certainly looked like a pest. Now I know!..

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#4 20-04-2011 1:08pm
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A infestation would lead to some yellowing og a lawn but they generally do little damage. Not a pest - just part of our diverstity.

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#5 20-04-2011 2:05pm
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And lovely snack for whatever finds them.

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