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Heteroperreyia hubrichi
Sawfly is the common name for insects belonging to suborder Symphyta of the order Hymenoptera. Sawflies are distinguishable from most other Hymenoptera by the broad connection between the abdomen and the thorax, and by their caterpillar-like larvae. The common name comes from the saw-like appearance of the ovipositor, which the females use to cut into the plants where they lay their eggs. Large populations of certain sawfly species can cause substantial economic damage to forests and cultivated plants. (Wikipedia)
Great, Martin, thanks a lot pal. I went to the internet for more info, and I found photos of leaves damaged by these larvae They match to many I have seen here, which means that I just have to keep looking to find a lot more of these critters. BTW, could you take a look at the link bellow? I think that maybe they are sawflies too.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/103...
Here are some more sawfly larvae
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/105...
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/885...
Cindy, they are slightly translucent, like they had a coat of varnish over their body.
Spotted on May 6, 2012
Submitted on May 6, 2012
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