Rose sawfly larva( Arge ochropus ) by larose forest photos

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22-JUN-2012	Christine Hanrahan

Rose sawfly larva(Arge ochropus)

On a climbing rose in my garden. Another European species introduced into Canada, probably by chance. They feed exclusively on rose leaves. I have a very large climbing rose and I let these little guys munch away. I enjoy them and their antics.

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Patrick Goossens		27-Jun-2012 10:39
We have them all around here, but never seen them on roses, always around some water.

Milan Vogrin		27-Jun-2012 06:27
Very nice shot. V!

Len		27-Jun-2012 04:00
Well done a real dandy!!!!V.

Janet Forjan-Freedman		24-Jun-2012 07:25
Great catch of this caterpillar-like larvae!

Graeme		23-Jun-2012 11:12
A lovely close up with super details, Christine.BV

slhoornstra		23-Jun-2012 06:06
I must say this shot is a masterpiece!!!! I truly love it!! BBV

janescottcumming		23-Jun-2012 02:12
He certainly is making a meal of that leaf! A cute little guy who looks like he is making the letter S. V

Karen Stuebing		22-Jun-2012 21:45
He's quite acrobatic. Really kind of cute too. I like the way you captured him actually munching on the leaf. V.

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