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Nematus pavidus/Craesus sp. (septentrionalis?)
I am still not sure of the species ID. Usually seen as larvae feeding on the leaves various deciduous trees. Adults can be seen during the summer months. The larvae are usually seen feeding in groups from late August to October and have a black head with a yellow collar. The body is a greyish green with rows of quite large, circular black spots running the length of the body.
Spotted on Jul 13, 2013
Submitted on Oct 13, 2013
5 Comments
A pretty Sawfly Larva....
I am not sure. It could be, they also look alike. I wll add it and still leave the ID as question, to see if somebody else has a better idea. Thanks, Jopy!
Can it be this one? http://www.biolib.cz/en/taxonimage/id137...
Both species are very similar, but this one in link has fewer black dots....
Thanks Jopy, I suspected so but I was not sure..I wonder if they could be Craesus septentrionalis?
Hi, Marta! These are Sawfly larvae...