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Hi Paula
They look like maggots to me.
Although small you may find they are leatherjackets.
At this time of year Crane Fly larva that hatched in August and September may still be small. The Larva can vary in size between 2cm when young and growing to 4cm.
There is a biological eelworm treatment for leather jackets but I think its too cold now to be effective.
http://www.nemasysinfo.com/leatherjackets.shtml
Good luck
I thought that Philip but there is nothing for them to feed on?
Philip Voice said:
Thanks Tanya, wouldn't you have thought that birds would eat them though? If thats what they are hopefully they will sort themselves out and disappear eventually.
Tanya Batkin said:
I will try and get a picture over the weekend of these - Ive seen a lot in a compost heap at a customers property. Not a clue otherwise.
Looks like could be Bibionid flies to me although at first glance they do look more like maggots as i dont think bibionid flies have 'legs'
Either way dont understand why birds arent feasting.
Hi Jim
I'm not back at my customer's till late next week, hoping they might have been eaten by then! If they are still there i'll take another photo, i'll put one on a white piece of paper and hopefully it'll be easier to see.
GL Services said:
I've not come across Bibionid flies so had a Google, from what I can see I think you're spot on.
Glad to learn something new :)
Jim Davidson said:
I googled it to, looks like thats what they are. Thanks Jim
Tanya Batkin said: