Grubby compost

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  1. Spruce

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    we will wait and see , and NO to you as well :catapult:
     
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      I'll try and dig up some leatherjackets tomorrow, but this is what I expect them to look like, fat, grey and non-segmental.

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          Horse fly larvae ?:dunno:
           
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          :lunapic 130165696578242 5: You'd be no good on one of those "Survival" trips, Jenny, where they dig the big fat juicy grubs the size of your thumb out of a tree and swallow it while it's still wiggling then would you??!!!:coffee::heehee:
           
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              Hi,
              Thanks for the help so far.
              Ive read my camera instructions now so have managed to get a closer image.
              Seem to have a blackish head but no tail, greyish in colour, look yellowy in direct sunlight.
              I've poped a few in a jar with some of the compost and couch grass roots, will see what happens.
              Best in the dark or light?
              Grub 3.jpg
              Cheers
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                put them on a warm patio and they will stretch out

                I still say leather jackets , when put on the pavement and they stretch out to find a safe place to hide.

                Dark is best
                 
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