Sooty Tail - Bottlebrush sawfly larva ?

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comments (11)

Christine Young

Lion

Looks like a good possibility to me. But, there are similar species, such as Lophyrotoma zonalis and Lophyrotoma interrupta. I'm assuming they are host-specific? Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
1. Calbost Niel
  
  Lion
  
  I believe so. This one is on a yukka Posted 2 years ago
2. Mark Ridgway
  
  Lion
  
  Yes they are host specific but sometimes they get lost when another plant is touching or nearby.
  Posted 2 years ago
3. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Okay, thanks. @Mark, do you have any idea what the species ID might be? Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. Mark Ridgway
      
      Lion
      
      I think you have taken it as far as is possible. (I had a 'theory' about the head colour of larvae to distinguish between cinctus, zonalis and interrupta but, if true, official records suggest much mis-identification already) Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
    2. 1. Calbost Niel
        
        Lion
        
        Thanks again Mark Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Thanks for the insight, Mark! Posted 2 years ago

NattyOne

Lion

Great shot
Posted 2 years ago
1. Calbost Niel
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Posted 2 years ago

Patomarazul

Lion

Very nice! Posted 2 years ago
1. Calbost Niel
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Posted 2 years ago

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