Subject: grub like – perth Australia
Location: perth, Australia
May 17, 2014 5:03 am
Hi,
Found 3 of these larvae/grub like thing in my back yard perth Australia. Don’t know where they came from had one first put him out in a grass area and the next day I found two more. Seem to have a mouth that retracts into the body when startled.
Its almost like a big caterpillar.
Just want to know if they are dangerous. Just got a new puppy so want to be safe.
Thanks graham
Signature: thanks for your help
Hi Graham,
This is the caterpillar of a Vine Hawkmoth or Gabi Moth, Hippotion celerio, and it is perfectly harmless. More information on the Vine Hawkmoth can be found on Butterfly House.
What's That Bug? does not endorse extermination