Eeek! Anyone know this thing?

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ladyannne Merced, CA(Zone 9a) Feb 25, 2015

Found many of these about an inch down just now in Central California amoungst the seed shells where we feed birds. Goodie? Baddie? Dead? In the oven? Thank you in advance for your knowledge and willing to identify these guys!

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Feb 26, 2015

Basically neutral - They're larvae of soldier flies (family Stratiomyidae), scavengers on decomposing organic matter.
http://blacksoldierflyblog.com/

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pollengarden Pueblo, CO(Zone 5b) Feb 26, 2015

I would think that the birds would like them.

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ladyannne Merced, CA(Zone 9a) Mar 03, 2015

Thank you!!!!!

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maxjohnson Pompano Beach, FL Mar 10, 2015

That's a win, black soldier flies would be very beneficial for controlling pest in the garden.

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sallyg Anne Arundel,, MD(Zone 7b) Mar 10, 2015

I am a huge fan of black soldier flies in the summer compost- make quick work of the kitchen waste and NO fungus gnats or 'houseflies' around.

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