tired Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Unfortunately I don't have a photo, as I am posting this on behalf of friends.The other day their cats bought this huge great big grub up to the house, its about 2 and a half to 3 inches long sort of maroony (?) colour on the top and a pale orangy colour underneath, looked like it was made out of plastic, sort of shiny effect ( think about action man, that sort of colour underneath and the same shine!!!!)They have looked in all the insect books that they have, and they can't find it, and they asked the local farmers, who haven't got a clue either!Any one have any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5-element Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 When you say "grub" - could it be a caterpillar, of one of the very large Sphynx or other moths? (sorry can't find my book at the minute...someone is bound to come along with more knowledge!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tired Posted September 7, 2007 Author Share Posted September 7, 2007 Quite possibly, it had large mandibles at the front (surprisingly!!) 3 or 4 pairs of little legs and then continuing down the rest of the body those little funny stubby type feet!Sorry the description isn't very good, but its the best that I can do!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 ................................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tired Posted September 7, 2007 Author Share Posted September 7, 2007 No. Maroonish colour along the top, and action man plastic orange underneath with the same sort of shiny hue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Cossus cossus, Goat moth. Really a rather interesting moth, caterpillar can spend 5 years inside the tree before leaving it to pupate.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 .............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tired Posted September 7, 2007 Author Share Posted September 7, 2007 Thank you Chris, that is exactly what it is. Googled the larvae, and thats the one. I will pass the information on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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