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Sawfly larvae

Family - Pergidae

Photo by RachaelB
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Gum leaf

Notes:

More sawfly larvae? These were found in the same tree as http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9472478 and http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9471531 but were huddled together and didn't have tails.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
RachaelB
Thanks for the ID. I loved your photo's Martin - so cute!
MartinL
This is one of several species of sawfly larvae in the Pergidae family. The tailed one is a different species again. My spotting seem larger and maybe the next instar. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8852327
Ashish
Moth caterpillars... They are called pest... in urban areas.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2012

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