Nasty bug, what in the world is it?

[Gin]

Hi , It sounds like a case of rot and the grubs moved in for a meal I don't think they were the cause of the problem .The plant might of been to wet . I root the Ludisia cuttings in Spag. Hope this helps a little . Gin

[waldo]

It was really wet. I had recently got this plant and I'm not too sure how to grow it. I will try some spag and rooting hormone, should I bag it too or just set it in a cup?

[Gin]

Hi , Spag is good and the rooting hormone , put in as small clay pot as you can and place in a shaded area no bagging or misting , be sure the cuts are above and soft areas .Coat one or 2 of the joints on the stem and they are in the Spag. that is where the new roots will come from . Keep moist but not wet wet . It should start new roots before long , it is not a hard plant to root . I had to redo mine awhile back it had become scrappy looking . Gin