White Grub (Scarab Beetle Larva)

Underground in soil, lawns, gardens, and decaying wood.

Plant roots, decaying organic matter, and turfgrass roots.

Spends the larval stage underground curled in a C-shape, feeding on roots before pupating into an adult beetle.

Risks include damaging lawns, crops, and garden roots by feeding on them. Benefits include aerating the soil and serving as an important food source for birds, small mammals, and reptiles.