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Sawfly larva

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Field Notes

Description:

Light green, yellow and white larvae with orange head.

Habitat:

Grass along road outside rainforest

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
ForestDragon
I agree as well that this looks to be a Sawfly larva. Very nice! Sawflies are wasps. Their larvae can be very colorful and are often mistaken for caterpillars.

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The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari

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PublishedAugust 10, 2013

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