some grubs may have legs some don't
some grubs may have legs some don't
Mealworms, which are the larvae of darkling beetles, have a total of six legs. These legs are part of their thoracic segments, while the rest of their body is soft and segmented. The larvae also have several prolegs, but these are not true legs.
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Termite larvae are small, white, and soft-bodied with no legs. They have a distinct elongated shape and are often found in groups within the colony. They can be distinguished from other insect larvae by their lack of legs and their pale coloration.
All insect larvae have six legs, like the adults. Caterpillars and some other types also have multiple prolegs, the stubby little balloon legs, but those aren't true legs and are lost while pupating into the adult insect. Beetle larvae don't have prolegs, just the six that will make it into the adult form.
Inch worms are a bit horter, and have less legs. They are also the larvae of moths, while caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies.
There are thousands of tiny white larvae worms falling out of a large pine tree on our deck. What kind of bug will hatch and how do we prevent more?
Squids do not have legs. They have tentacles that are used for capturing prey. Baby squids, known as squid larvae, hatch with small tentacles that continue to develop as they grow.
Superworms are beetle larvae and as insects it is natural that they should have six legs. Caterpillars, with more than six legs, are somewhat unusual though it should be noted that the "legs" behind the first six are referred to a pseudopods, or "false feet"
Caterpillar larvae look like segmented worms with almost invisible stubby legs.
Not really; even in arthopods seemingly having no legs, they're conceiled. A few examples are water fleas and barnacles (legs inside the carapace, used for filtering food from water), and many larvae (structures are present and will emerge in the adult).
After hatching, they commonly eat their eggshells as a source of nutrients. Once they grow larger they progress to eating small pond and river organisms, and eventually insect larvae (eg. mosquito larvae). Then they grow more and sprout legs, eventually moving onto land and eating small insects.