Cockchafer in garden - download this royalty free Stock Photo in seconds. Buy Man Taking Photo of Larva of Cockchafer in Garden (79364032), Poster, 30 x 20 cm at Amazon UK. Only control these chafers if the damage they cause is intolerable, otherwise it is advisable to let them be. Macro shot. These microscopic worms enter the grubs and cause a bacterial infection within which kills them. Throughout UK (although more common in the southern counties) and Europe. closeup of picture, cockchafer on a flower in the wild. The adult beetles have reddish-brown wing … No membership needed. Beautiful beetle in nature. Where problem chafer species are present plants lack vigour and examination of plant roots will often show signs of being eaten. The adult beetles have reddish-brown wing cases and a black head with short fan-like antennae. The grubs of chafers (known as scarabiform) are all c-shaped, with a brown head and three pairs of legs. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. 222879/SC038262, Chafer grubs are the larvae of chafer beetles. RHS members can get exclusive individual advice from the RHS Gardening Advice team. Adult cockchafers are associated with deciduous woodland where they feed on tree leaves. 020 3176 5800 Adults fly at dusk during May-July and live for about a month. Description: The cockchafer is about 2.5cm in length and is the largest species of chafer beetle in the UK. cockchafer climbs branch on forest floor in spring on sunny moring, White grub cockchafer Melolontha in the soil, grub larva in the sand of the garden macro half close up, grub larva in the sand of the garden from a little distance, Cockchafer crawly on a yellow dandelion in bloom, Small thuja planted in the garden in spring, Fresh potatoes plowed from soil in the garden, Snowdrop grown in soil on a blue background. Most species of chafer grub do not need control, and species such as the rose chafer are beneficial. Mon – Fri | 9am – 5pm, Join the RHS today and support our charity. times, RHS Registered Charity no. They are often attracted to lights at dusk. The grubs can live for over 2 years developing underground. The ground around the edge of affected areas should be targeted to deal with larvae spreading out from  “hot spots”. All insect and insect related … Entomology: the branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects. This biological control is available from some biological control suppliers and some garden centres.