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	<title>What's That Bug? &#187; Horntails, Wood Wasps and Sawflies</title>
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		<title>Sawfly Larva, we think, from India</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/02/28/sawfly-larva-we-think/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:46:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Red-chilli like larva
February 28, 2010
The person who took this photo thinks it is a beetle larva.
Suhas
West Bengal, India
Dear Suhas,
There are not enough anatomical features visible in this photo for us to conclusively categorize this larva.  We don&#8217;t believe it is a caterpillar or a beetle grub.  We tend to favor it being a Sawfly Larva.  [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2007/06/30/argid-sawfly-larva/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Argid Sawfly Larva is Poison Ivy Sawfly'>Argid Sawfly Larva is Poison Ivy Sawfly</a> <small>whats this bug?? hello, I am 14 years old and...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2008/06/23/sawfly-larva-2/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Sawfly Larva'>Sawfly Larva</a> <small>Rose caterpillar 2.jpg, Rose caterpillar 1.jpg We live in Rush,...</small></li>
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		<title>Pigeon Horntail</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/02/28/pigeon-horntail-19/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:39:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s That Bug?
February 28, 2010
Found this on the side of the house approximately 2 inches in length was using the long protrusion from it&#8217;s rear to poke into the little holes of the brick. Notice the stinger on it&#8217;s rear also.
KG
Defiance, Ohio
Dear KG,
This is a Pigeon Horntail, a type of Wood Wasp, and its behavior [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2008/07/19/pigeon-horntail-15/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Pigeon Horntail'>Pigeon Horntail</a> <small>Bug on my tree Hello, I noticed this bug on...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2008/09/29/pigeon-horntail-17/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Pigeon Horntail'>Pigeon Horntail</a> <small>Giant winged earwig, maybe? Since I&#8217;ve moved into my house...</small></li>
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		<title>Sawfly Larva:  What does more damage?  A Sawfly Larva eating Leaves or a Crew Cutting Branches???</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/02/26/sawfly-larva-what-does-more-damage-a-sawfly-larva-eating-leaves-or-a-crew-cutting-branches/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:12:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Found this larva in gunni euc tree need id?
February 23, 2010
While cutting gunni euc one of my workers found this worm. I need it id to know if I it is harmful. It is white had has black spots on the side. The face almost looks like it is smiling. Please help!!
Jennifer
Watsonville ca
Hi Jennifer,
This is [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2007/06/30/argid-sawfly-larva/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Argid Sawfly Larva is Poison Ivy Sawfly'>Argid Sawfly Larva is Poison Ivy Sawfly</a> <small>whats this bug?? hello, I am 14 years old and...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2008/06/23/sawfly-larva-2/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Sawfly Larva'>Sawfly Larva</a> <small>Rose caterpillar 2.jpg, Rose caterpillar 1.jpg We live in Rush,...</small></li>
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		<title>Seagrape Sawfly from Honduras</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2009/11/05/sawfly-or-free-living-hemipteran-from-honduras/</link>
		<comments>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2009/11/05/sawfly-or-free-living-hemipteran-from-honduras/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:18:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Possible sawfly laying eggs
November 4, 2009
I was encouraged by Eric Eaton (Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America) to forward my question and photo to you for help in identification. He indicates that the insect is not a cicada, but is most likely a sawfly of some type. Thank you in advance for any [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2007/07/23/fulgorid-planthoppers-from-honduras/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Fulgorid Planthoppers from Honduras'>Fulgorid Planthoppers from Honduras</a> <small>We live in the mountains of Honduras, and we frequently...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2008/12/24/poison-ivy-sawfly/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Poison Ivy Sawfly'>Poison Ivy Sawfly</a> <small>colorful sawfly larva Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 10:49 AM...</small></li>
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		<title>Pigeon Horntail</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2009/09/16/pigeon-horntail-18/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:31:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wasp or hornet? (or Queen ant disguised?)
September 15, 2009
Hi Bugman,
My mom and I came across this ENORMOUS and spectacular insect at the playground the other day (end of summer) Are we looking at a queen in training or a dying
cicada or sorts or WHAT????
Thanks. Leela (10 yrs old)
Montreal. Canada
Hi Leela,
This is a type of Wood [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2005/07/26/pigeon-horntail-12/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Pigeon Horntail'>Pigeon Horntail</a> <small>bugin me can you ID this one please ? Jeff...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2008/08/14/pigeon-horntail-13/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Pigeon Horntail'>Pigeon Horntail</a> <small>Is this an Ichneumon? I was taking some pics of...</small></li>
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		<title>Argid Sawfly</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2009/08/30/argid-sawfly/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:44:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Giant orange caterpillar
August 29, 2009
Can you identify this caterpillar? Seen in eastern PA on a canal towpath in August, length about 4&#8243;, width over .5&#8243;.
Elissa
Bethlehem PA
Dear Elissa,
Unless this is an irradiated mutant, we doubt that the Argid Sawfly Larva you found was 4 inches long.  Argid Sawflies are not Caterpillars, but are non-stinging relatives of [...]


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		<title>Butternut WoollyWorm</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2009/08/22/butternut-woollyworm/</link>
		<comments>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2009/08/22/butternut-woollyworm/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:05:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[White cottony caterpillar
August 22, 2009
What is this?? My husband and I found several in our garden. We believe they are feeding on young sumac or lilac trees. We have studied caterpillars and moths/butterflies for some time and have never seen this before. Thank you for any assistance.
Donna Riedinger
New Jersey, USA
Hi Donna,
Though the Butternut WoollyWorm, Eriocampa [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2005/06/25/royal-walnut-moth-5/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Royal Walnut Moth'>Royal Walnut Moth</a> <small>Hey bugman, Have any idea what this is? My neighbor...</small></li>
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		<title>Argid Sawfly, but what species???</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2009/08/21/argid-sawfly-but-what-species/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:24:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[sawfly larvae on hazelnut leaf
August 20, 2009
Hi WTB, I found these creepy caterpillars chomping on my contorted hazelnut. Finally determined that they are sawfly larvae but can&#8217;t find an exact match on your site. They look like they are made of green jello &#8211; yuk! Any idea what species they might be? Thanks for all [...]


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		<title>California Wood Wasp</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2009/08/17/california-wood-wasp/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:11:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is it? Wood Wasp/Horntail?
August 17, 2009
We live in Western Washington State, and we were just remodeling our new house that we bought which is located in a very wooded area. We had all the doors and windows open while working. Two of these insects flew in and my husband said they were very aggressive. [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2006/09/12/horntail/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Horntail'>Horntail</a> <small>a wood wasp? maybe i&#8217;m not doing a very good...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2008/03/08/wood-wasp-5/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Wood Wasp'>Wood Wasp</a> <small>What is this? We live in Eastern Canada and burn...</small></li>
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		<title>Dogwood Sawflies</title>
		<link>http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2009/08/14/dogwood-sawflies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bugman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s that caterpillar?August 14, 2009Hi &#8211;I love your site and browse it for pleasure when I have time. One damp, overcast morning in August I found an outbreak of these caterpillars on the leaves of my red-bark dogwood shrubs. We live outside of Philadelphia, PA and have had an incredibly wet summer. Any ideas?Thanks!BetsyMerion Station, [...]


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