Larvae I.D. please

[Mark K]

So who says you can't teach a rattlesnake tricks.

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Sept 1, 2016 16:26:02 GMT -5 rockpickerforever said:

jamesp , I hope you realize I was joking!

Mark K , we have a prolific fig tree in our yard, most of the fruit is set upon by birds, and then the AZ fig beetles join in the feeding frenzy.

I'll tell ya, I think I'd rather have a bat in my hair than one of these buzzing Goliaths!  Anyway, right underneath the fig tree is our mulch pile.  These beetles lay their eggs in the decomposing organic matter, and the grubs get absolutely YUUUUUGGE!  As big around as your thumb, 2 to 3 inches long.

We have attempted to fish for bass with them, but the fish wanted nothing to do with them.  Not a single bite!However, I understand that chickens absolutely adore them!

Jean and Jim I emailed u a pick of the adult for size perspective. I don't have easy Flickr at the moment. Feel free to post it though. Copyright denied. Use it as you wish.

Bearded Dragons love them!!!

[jamesp]

Maggotoids of that size look like fine cuisine for every fish or fowl.

Wonder if Scott fed all those Dragons fig beetles and larvae back in the day.

We fish with Catawba worms, they feed of a Catawba tree. Trees grown in many southern yards just to supply fish bait.

It turns into a sphinx moth.