That’s a grub they feast on grass and garden roots
ThatsABunchOfCraft
If by “compost bin” you mean “chickens’ food bowl” then yes!!
J/k but seriously, it’s not something your actual compost wants.
all4change
It’s June bug larvae. They’re great composters and they like to tunnel downwards which can be helpful in a worm bin (aeration).
Skunks love them, btw so you might get more skunk visits if they really take off
MobileElephant122
June bug larva called a grub worm. If you put a couple in a cast iron skillet before you add your fresh caught fish, it will keep the fish from sticking to the pan. They have a rich woody flavor
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Beetle larva – stag beetle? I’d put it back somewhere that’s as close as you can to the environment you found it in
My mom always told me those were cut worms because they cut the roots off plants from below to feed and they are hell on a garden
[Here’s a better pic with 3 more in a bucket](https://imgur.com/a/jTd8E0q)
That’s a grub they feast on grass and garden roots
If by “compost bin” you mean “chickens’ food bowl” then yes!!
J/k but seriously, it’s not something your actual compost wants.
It’s June bug larvae. They’re great composters and they like to tunnel downwards which can be helpful in a worm bin (aeration).
Skunks love them, btw so you might get more skunk visits if they really take off
June bug larva called a grub worm. If you put a couple in a cast iron skillet before you add your fresh caught fish, it will keep the fish from sticking to the pan. They have a rich woody flavor