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Photo by Tamarac Denis
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Field Notes

Description:

Insect about half inch long.

Habitat:

Found in open area at edge of older growth mixed forest.

Notes:

Found on Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, trail head, Old Indian Trail.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
ForestDragon
That beautiful little insect looks like a Sawfly, a type of wasp. The color and shape reminds me somewhat of Genus Nematus (Willow Sawflies) but yours is hanging out on a Maple, from the looks of it. Sawflies seem to be a difficult bunch to ID but here is a link: http://bugguide.net/node/view/13142/bgpage Hope this helps.

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Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
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PublishedJune 9, 2013

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