Sawfly larvae, Nematus sp. ? by larose forest photos

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11-JUN-2014	Christine Hanrahan

Sawfly larvae, Nematus sp. ?

Near the Ottawa River. These larvae on a trembling aspen leaf, may be in the Genus Nematus. Sawflies are in the same family as wasps and bees (Hymenoptera), and are NOT flies, despite the confusing name (sawflies). When disturbed, sawfly larvae like this, wave their rear ends in the air. Most sawflies feed like these ones, in groups, on the edge of a leaf.

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Dwight Rankine		22-Sep-2017 22:39
Good shot!

Don		06-Feb-2016 01:56
That leaf has no chance!

janescottcumming		27-Jun-2014 20:44
So interesting the way they have outlined the leaf. I hope they don't kill the trees. Great document shot. V

Patrick Goossens		15-Jun-2014 14:46
They do have a feeling for a good framing!

Robert Ballard		15-Jun-2014 11:08
Quite artistic....although the leaf would most likely disagree if it could.

SunBeam		15-Jun-2014 09:01
Cool shot! It is so terrible and beautiful at the same time/ V

Ann Pettigrew		15-Jun-2014 02:44
Neat shot, Christine. We have hibiscus sawflies that destroy my big beautiful hibiscus plants every year. Makes me crazy! They look totally different than these dark larvae. Nice find.

Suzanne Labbé		14-Jun-2014 19:48
Great picture Christine. No vacancy soon ;o) ^V^

Karen Stuebing		13-Jun-2014 21:15
Such an interesting group of larvae. I like the way they are edged around the leaf. V.

Irene Wehrli		13-Jun-2014 18:37
Say that's not true - incredible what you see on your tours! Could not imagine a more beautiful decoration for a leaf... Irene

Carl Carbone		13-Jun-2014 18:02
Wonderfully documented. I feel bad for the leaf!

joseantonio		13-Jun-2014 16:35
Fascinating image. Very nice work.V.

bill friedlander		13-Jun-2014 16:03
A destructive horde on the attack! Looks like half the leaf is gone. V

Guest		13-Jun-2014 15:46
Looks like leaking tar. Where's a defender?

Helen Betts		13-Jun-2014 14:42
I had the same thought as David; I'd be trembling if these larvae were feasting on me. Excellent capture of what I think will turn into a not too attractive insect (from pictures I have seen). V.

Terry Sprague		13-Jun-2014 14:38
Very cool find! V

Hank Vander Velde		13-Jun-2014 14:19
Fantastic find and shot Christine.

Margot W		13-Jun-2014 14:14
A dozen or so happily feeding around the table.

Sam Rua		13-Jun-2014 13:57
Cool find and capture, Christine. I like how they've framed what remains of the leaf.

globalgadabout		13-Jun-2014 13:24
no wonder the aspen is trembling...it's completely surrounded and under a major attack...captivating moment..

Jim Coffman		13-Jun-2014 13:03
Simply amazing..

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