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18th September 2008, 12:20 AM
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| Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia.
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|  Anyone know what these could be?
Found these, don't think I've ever seen them before. I was going to let some hatch? and see what they were but we had a lot of rain and they drowned. I don't think they are friendly, they failed my chook test. If my chooks won't eat it, it's not good.  |
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18th September 2008, 12:24 AM
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| Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane
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| Re: Anyone know what these could be?
My guess is white millipedes
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18th September 2008, 12:48 AM
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| Moderator - Previously known as JayD  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia
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| Re: Anyone know what these could be?
They were feasting by the looks of it,To many to be a good thing are they in manure or decaying flesh? 
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18th September 2008, 01:07 AM
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| Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia.
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| Re: Anyone know what these could be?
Not millepedes, no legs. I didn't think to get a closer pic until later & it started raining, then poured all night. Just my backyard, good woodchips, gum & bottlebrush, where I park my truck, it just started swelling up over a few days and when I lifted the top off I found them, never seen them before here.  That pic is about dinner plate size, there was a lot. Last edited by Done it; 18th September 2008 at 01:12 AM. Reason: Extra |
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18th September 2008, 07:53 AM
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| Mature tree  Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bay Area Ca.
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| Re: Anyone know what these could be?
Looks like that's where somebody burried fluffy... Looks like some sorta' maggies or beetle larvae? Lotta' bugs in AU.  How deep/old are those chips? What's a chook? |
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18th September 2008, 09:11 AM
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| Part of the Furniture  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl
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| Re: Anyone know what these could be?
look like mealworms to me,good fishing bait.
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18th September 2008, 09:55 AM
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| Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia
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| Re: Anyone know what these could be?
Love your chookometer,Ifin the chooks wont eat love were definately not eatin it..LOL. Chook=Chicken,or one of your mates cobber...LOL.
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19th September 2008, 12:37 AM
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| Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia.
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| Re: Anyone know what these could be? Quote:
I reckon it's a beetle, that's why I'm a bit worried, they were close [6 feet] from my Tallowood, as in my avatar. Bugs ? Here in Australia,  who told you that?Chips, top layer, about 6 months, 16 years below, not deep, always good stuff. Chook meter: http://www.treeworld.info/attachment...1&d=1221741219  | |
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19th September 2008, 03:57 AM
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| Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Victoria, AUST.
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| Re: Anyone know what these could be?
NG is on the money I think, larvae stage of 'darkling(?) beetle. Can be used for human consumption:- Mealworm Fried Rice Ingredients: 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp. oil 3/4 c. water 1/4 c. chopped onions 4 tsp. soy sauce 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1 c. minute rice 1 c. cooked mealworms 1. Scramble egg in a saucepan, stirring to break egg into pieces. 2. Add water, soy sauce, garlic and onions. Bring to a boil. 3. Stir in rice. Cover; remove from heat and let stand five minutes. No shit, got this of internet. I'd trust my chooks  Buy Ozzie Organic Live Mealworms and Breeding Beetles Online Today Time I went to bed.....good luck.  |
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19th September 2008, 08:16 AM
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| Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane
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| Re: Anyone know what these could be?
Gawd, thank goodness I'm not having oats from breakfast. 
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19th September 2008, 09:55 AM
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| Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Victoria, AUST.
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|  Re: Anyone know what these could be?
Mind you, the mealworm dipping sauce is tempting.  Culinary report please. Would you have this recipe with a 'white' wine?? Must go stumping, all the best. |
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20th September 2008, 09:24 PM
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| Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia.
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| Re: Anyone know what these could be?
Thanks guys, NG it seems you sort of got it. I've been doing some Beetle research and it is Darkling beetle lavae, but not the bait one or the one they sell for aviary birds. [trust me to get the bad one] There are 1500 spiecies of Darkling beetle recorded in Australia & 1400 in North America, and over 15,000 worldwide. Tough little critters. Thanks for the reciepe Bill24 but I think I'll stick with the Lamb Roast & 4 Vegs.  |
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