What is it ?

tony williams2

Dug this larvae up I've looked it up and it looks like a stag beetle but there so many similar. Help please Taffy.

wild edges

I'd be more inclined to say chafer grub of some kind.

Papi Jo

See http://stagbeetle.info/larva-idguide/

tony williams2

Sorry for delay in replying, yes you are probably right about chafer . it's just strange it's the first time I've seen one in 17  years in the same garden. Thanks very much Taffy.

tony williams2