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Sawfly larvae

Craesus septentrionalis

Photo by Palaimon
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Comments (9)
Palaimon
Thanks for the nice comments! I´m really happy about them!
Cheryl Lee
Sawfly larvae are devastating to my perennial hibiscus ~ but your picture is awesome!
Palaimon
Sorry i dont know this plant, i have to ask my wife, shes the one with knowlege ;-) Thanks for the id!!
craigwilliams
You're right Dan, these are Sawfly larvae. That defense posture is quite characteristic I think eg: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Craesus_septentrionalis.jpg Knowing the plant they're feeding on could help id the species.
Dan Doucette
I'm thinking some kind of saw fly larvae. Looks a bit like this http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6940438

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PublishedOctober 15, 2011

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