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i found this group of worm-like larva(?) on the underside of leaves of Pagoda dogwood tree. there is some evidence of leaf chewing as shown. there ...
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identify insect #809096
Asked September 01, 2022, 3:57 PM EDT
i found this group of worm-like larva(?) on the underside of leaves of Pagoda dogwood tree. there is some evidence of leaf chewing as shown. there are not many leaves with these critters at this point.
Freeborn County Minnesota
Expert Response
This appears to be dogwood sawfly larvae with eggs. See the following for information.
1. https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/2009/8-12/sawfly.html
2. https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/sawflies
1. https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/2009/8-12/sawfly.html
2. https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/sawflies
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