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Sawfly Larva - Order Hymenoptera, Suborder Symphyta The sawfly larvae line up around the edges of the leaves to feed and they all, simultaneously, assume an S-shaped posture when disturbed.<br /> <br /> Habitat: On oak (Quercus sp.) in a deciduous forest<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/87467/sawfly_larvae_-_order_hymenoptera_suborder_symphyta.html" title="Sawfly Larvae - Order Hymenoptera, Suborder Symphyta"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/87467_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=rtgcj3kcOr4jR%2FbQZ9fwYHqaKWI%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Sawfly Larvae - Order Hymenoptera, Suborder Symphyta The sawfly larvae line up around the edges of the leaves to feed and they all, simultaneously, assume an S-shaped posture when disturbed.<br /> <br /> Habitat: On oak (Quercus sp.) in a deciduous forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/87468/sawfly_larvae_-_order_hymenoptera_suborder_symphyta.html<br /> <br /> They were still there a few days later:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/82939/sawfly_larvae_-_order_hymenoptera_suborder_symphyta.html Geotagged,Hymenoptera,Summer,Symphyta,United States,larvae,sawfly,sawfly larvae" /></a></figure><br /> <br /> They were still there a few days later:<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/82939/willow_oak_sawfly_larvae_-_arge_quidia.html" title="Willow Oak Sawfly Larvae - Arge quidia"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/82939_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=gA7tu7r%2BU8l6oEIVZxCdmopUoIE%3D" width="200" height="154" alt="Willow Oak Sawfly Larvae - Arge quidia I first saw these sawflies a few days ago on a small oak tree/sapling, and they were still there this morning...Although, many of the leaves have been completely eaten! The sawfly larvae line up around the edges of the leaves to feed and they all, simultaneously, assume an S-shaped posture when disturbed.<br /> <br /> Habitat: On oak (Quercus sp.) in a deciduous forest Arge,Arge quidia,Geotagged,Summer,Symphyta,United States,Willow Oak Sawfly,hymenoptera,larva,larvae,sawfly,sawfly larvae" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Sawfly Larva - Order Hymenoptera, Suborder Symphyta

The sawfly larvae line up around the edges of the leaves to feed and they all, simultaneously, assume an S-shaped posture when disturbed.

Habitat: On oak (Quercus sp.) in a deciduous forest

Sawfly Larvae - Order Hymenoptera, Suborder Symphyta The sawfly larvae line up around the edges of the leaves to feed and they all, simultaneously, assume an S-shaped posture when disturbed.<br /> <br /> Habitat: On oak (Quercus sp.) in a deciduous forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/87468/sawfly_larvae_-_order_hymenoptera_suborder_symphyta.html<br /> <br /> They were still there a few days later:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/82939/sawfly_larvae_-_order_hymenoptera_suborder_symphyta.html Geotagged,Hymenoptera,Summer,Symphyta,United States,larvae,sawfly,sawfly larvae


They were still there a few days later:
Willow Oak Sawfly Larvae - Arge quidia I first saw these sawflies a few days ago on a small oak tree/sapling, and they were still there this morning...Although, many of the leaves have been completely eaten! The sawfly larvae line up around the edges of the leaves to feed and they all, simultaneously, assume an S-shaped posture when disturbed.<br /> <br /> Habitat: On oak (Quercus sp.) in a deciduous forest Arge,Arge quidia,Geotagged,Summer,Symphyta,United States,Willow Oak Sawfly,hymenoptera,larva,larvae,sawfly,sawfly larvae

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Really cool shot and behavior! Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks! Posted 5 years ago

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Uploaded Dec 9, 2019. Captured Aug 4, 2019 09:57 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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Captured in the summer. More summer photos.