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Sawfly Larva
40.7839, -73.2
Field Notes
Description:
Small larva. Purplish-gray upper half of body with a pale lower half. Pinkish head. Dark "eye" dot on each side of the head. When disturbed will fall off of grass blade and curl up in a defensive posture. Sawfly larvae are often mistaken for caterpillars.
Habitat:
Suburban yard, feeding on grass.
Notes:
These cute little guys were all over the grass in the yard! I was attempting to photograph a different insect (unsuccessfully I might add) and saw these as I was creeping around the flowers. There is a very low chance of finding an ID for this at this time from what I can tell. Sawflies are a type of wasp.
Reference Links:
Unidentified sawfly larvae on grass - BugGuide.Net
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 11, 2013
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