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Red Spotted Beetle Grub
Copyright © 2007 padkison

Red Spotted Beetle Grub
Cary, Wake County, North Carolina, USA
April 14, 2007
Size: 1.5"
Looks like some type of beetle grub
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Contributed by padkison on 15 April, 2007 - 2:29pm
Last updated 15 April, 2007 - 5:22pm

My guess...
is perhaps a glowworm beetle, family Phengodidae:
This is a guess based on superficial similarities. I hope someone who knows beetles will confirm or correct.

Update: Brad confirmed my guess before I even posted it- and he does know his beetles.
… Chuck Entz, 15 April, 2007 - 2:51pm login or register to post comments

 
On second thought...
And on second thought, this is most likely an adult female instead of a larva. Larvae seem to be rarely encountered, and at this size it is most likely an adult female.
… Brad Barnd, 15 April, 2007 - 3:31pm login or register to post comments

Glowworm larva
Check out Phengogidae.
… Brad Barnd, 15 April, 2007 - 2:43pm login or register to post comments

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