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It sounds like what you have is the larvae of some type of fly. Probably fruit flies, maybe some gnat. They're called maggots, and they live in the soil until they pupate into whatever they are to become as winged adults. They aren't particularly harmful themselves, but they tend to thrive in environments where the conditions aren't ideal for bonsai (like when drainage is poor or the soil remains too wet for extended periods). Check up on your watering practices. There are some tips in the wiki on watering

Regards,

Matt

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10-Nov-2004	#2
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,742	It sounds like what you have is the larvae of some type of fly. Probably fruit flies, maybe some gnat. They're called maggots, and they live in the soil until they pupate into whatever they are to become as winged adults. They aren't particularly harmful themselves, but they tend to thrive in environments where the conditions aren't ideal for bonsai (like when drainage is poor or the soil remains too wet for extended periods). Check up on your watering practices. There are some tips in the wiki on watering Regards, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!