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Feltia subterranea - 10664
Larvae are "cut worms" the bane of every gardener ... feed on more than 60 plants of economic importance. (BugGuide)
Found throughout most of North America ... common to abundant in southern NA ... found on cultivated land, lawns and gardens. (BugGuide)
In order to pupate, larvae burrow underground (5-15 cm into the soil); developing larvae also retreat into the soil during the day, and come out at night to feed. (BugGuide)
Spotted on Oct 25, 2011
Submitted on Oct 26, 2011
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