Dogwood sawfly larvae 2024
Early in their development dogwood sawflies like the one on the right are cloaked in white wax. Later they lose their wax. Watch as these snaky sawflies practice their curls beneath a leaf. An almost fully developed larva waves to the camera while searching for another meal. In autumn before leaf-fall, they build galleries in wood to spend the winter. Notches in this deck bear witness to their attempts.