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Sawfly larvae

Perga sp.

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

An unusual sawfly larvae type I don't remember seeing before. These have a strange little tuft on their rear end. About 16mm long.

Habitat:

On E obovata leaves in a local nature reserve.

Notes:

Wondering about the tufts ???

Reference Links:

Sawflies, Spitfire Grubs - Suborder Symphyta, family Pergidae

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Mark Ridgway
Thanks Charlie. Although I love the fungi season I was quite pleased to see some arthropods at last... and there's always something different to sort out like those crazy little tufts.
Stephanie R.
Wonderful photos, Mark! These little guys are really cool and gross at the same time:)

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