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13-MAY-2012 Christine Hanrahan

Raspberry fruitworm (Byturus unicolor)

Burnt Lands Provincial Park

According to Bug Guide, "Larvae develop in fruit heads of raspberry, dewberry, blackberry, Rubus spp. and avens, Geum spp."

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Carol Rollins21-Mar-2013 02:26
Fantastic composition and close up!
Karen Stuebing20-Mar-2013 20:56
Love the light and texture. It looks almost like fur. Pretty little fruit worm. V.
laine20-Mar-2013 15:36
A very nice close up...one hungry fruit worm by the looks
Jim Coffman20-Mar-2013 14:58
Excellent detail in this closeup!!
globalgadabout20-Mar-2013 14:43
skillful portrayal of such a tiny subject..
Walter Otto Koenig20-Mar-2013 14:32
A fascinating find. You are so good at finding, photographing and identifying. "V"
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