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Originally Posted by talulah40
I think they are leatherjackets, which are the larvae of crane fly or daddy long legs. the eggs are laid in the grass, larvae hatch underground and feed on the grass roots, probably came out because of the heavy rains last night. perfectly harmless, just leave them to the birds
sue
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Sue, that's them!!!! I googled leatherjackets and found pics and thats definately what they are! Thank you!!!
It seems they can do awful damage to grass too.
I just can't figure out why there were so many on the footpath and tarmacadam near the house - well away from the lawn - the footpath has only just been powerwashed and sealed a week ago so the eggs couldn't have been there up to now ... just can't figure it??