Skip to main content
Today is World Rainforest Day!
Close

Elm Sawfly

Cimbex americana

Photo by TimsTravels
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

30.3322, -81.6556

Field Notes

Description:

Not a caterpillar, but an Elm Sawfly!

Habitat:

Forest in Jacksonvillle, FL

Reference Links:

Cimbex americana Leach

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
TimsTravels
Hey there, this is actually the larvae of a sawfly! Not a caterpillar at all. I think you can tell by the front legs. I'm not sure exactly what type of sawfly though.. I'll look into it
TimsTravels
I think it just had this one! The stripe on this one was actually a pretty shade of blue too! The trees around it were pine trees and cypress trees from what I remember
Latimeria
Did the caterpillar has a black stripe down its other side as well? I found a caterpillar today that looks very similar to this one. Any idea what types of trees were nearby?

Tags

Photographed
PublishedMay 2, 2011

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies