Larva of a noctuid moth; often found in the soil where it eats plant roots or seedlings. Also called 地老虎 dì​lǎo​hǔ

Larva of a scarab beetle; a plump, milky-white, C-shaped larva found in soil or organic matter that feeds on plant roots. Also called 蛴螬 qí​cáo or 地蚕 dì​cán.