Pareophora pruni - larva

ID based on extensive analysis of spine morphology, larva was not successfully raised to imago
Different view on same larva here:

comments (5)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Really beautiful! Posted 7 years ago
1. Pudding4brains
  
  Lion
  
  Forms and shapes in nature never cease to surprise and inspire :o) Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    So true! This one reminded me of a recent one by Christine:
    
    Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago
  2. 1. Pudding4brains
      
      Lion
      
      Of course, Ferdy - of course. That one and the comments under it are the only reason for digging into my grand old pile of images and pulling these out ;o) Posted 7 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
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        Move the pile here, you know it makes sense ;) Posted 7 years ago

The Pareophora pruni

Pareophora pruni (Linnaeus, 1758) is a Sawfly (Symphyta, Tenthredinidae) known from large parts of Europe.
The larvae develop on Prunus and carry split thorns on their body, quite similar to the larvae of some other sawflies such as Periclista spp.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants

Species identified by Pudding4brains