Larva of a noctuid moth; often found in the soil where it eats plant roots or seedlings. Also called 地老虎dìlǎohǔ
white grub
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qícáo or 地蚕dìcán.