White Grub (Scarab Beetle Larva)

Found in soil, particularly beneath grassy lawns, pastures, and garden beds rich in organic matter.

Primarily feeds on the roots of grasses and ornamentals, occasionally consuming decomposing organic matter in the soil.

C-shaped larvae that spend 1 to 3 years underground before pupating into adult beetles; they move vertically through the soil profile based on seasonal temperatures.

Significant lawn and garden pest that causes patches of dead grass; beneficial to the ecosystem as a food source for birds and small mammals, and by aiding in soil aeration.