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27-JUN-2010 Christine Hanrahan

Sawfly larva (Family Tenthredinidae)

Morris Island CA

On Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis)

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/400s f/3.2 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Bob B.19-Aug-2014 16:35
Okay - turns out it is the jewelweed sawfly!
Bob B.19-Aug-2014 16:33
This one is a sawfly. Don't know which one, but knowing what it is feeding on would help. Not all that many feed on deciduous plants versus pines and related. Nice shot!
John King07-Jun-2012 21:57
An arresting image with the caterpillar in that position. Wonderful detail and light. V.
MarcViskens29-Mar-2012 20:08
very beautiful shot Christine
marc
Guest 17-Mar-2012 15:38
so cute! You really can find them! :) V
janescottcumming12-Mar-2012 23:10
Looks like he is doing a dance! V
Sheila12-Mar-2012 22:24
Whatever it is, it made for a super image, green on green.
Stephanie12-Mar-2012 22:03
Beautiful capture Christine! V
Karen Stuebing12-Mar-2012 21:55
Love his little "face" and the curve of his body. V.
Jim Coffman12-Mar-2012 21:47
What a nice closeup! Well done..
christopheru12-Mar-2012 21:42
Very pretty little thing - love the detail in this.
Guest 12-Mar-2012 21:21
What a cute little muncher. Chomp, chomp.
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