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DebinSC Georgetown, SC(Zone 8a) May 07, 2009

Found several of these caterpillars on bullrushes by a pond.
Anyone recognize this fella?
Here's one shot, then I have one of his/her(?) back.
Thanks!
Deb

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DebinSC Georgetown, SC(Zone 8a) May 07, 2009

...and from the other side...

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV May 08, 2009

This appears to be a larva of a sawfly in the family Tenthredinidae - see
http://tinyurl.com/cl4njg for an example. Sawflies in the genus Eutomostethus have been reported as feeding on bulrushes, but I have been unable to locate an image of one.

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DebinSC Georgetown, SC(Zone 8a) May 09, 2009

Thanks, Suunto. I found a photo of a larva of that family and it is very similar, so that must be it or something very closely related.
Shame. :) I thought this fella was kinda cute, but he's going to turn into a less than adorable fly. Ah well.
Appreciate the I.D.!

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