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2nd August 2012

Going Green in August #1

This sawfly appears to have an orange parasite attached to the left side of it's head.

Sawfly is the common name for insects belonging to suborder Symphyta of the order Hymenoptera.
Sawflies are distinguishable from most other Hymenoptera by the broad connection between the abdomen and the thorax and by their caterpillar-like larvae.
The common name comes from the saw-like appearance of the ovipositor,
which the females use to cut into the plants where they lay their eggs.
Large populations of certain sawfly species can cause substantial economic damage
to forests and cultivated plants.

Going Green in August is to be found HERE

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carol j. phipps06-Aug-2012 16:32
It sure does. Good catch.
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)04-Aug-2012 16:24
Beautiful shot!Vote
Paolo
Jola Dziubinska03-Aug-2012 14:50
Very nice capture with excellent bokeh.
LynnH03-Aug-2012 11:58
Love the green tones and the softness!
Stephanie03-Aug-2012 09:58
Wonderful capture Chris! :)
Mieke WA Minkjan03-Aug-2012 07:51
an in depth view of the world of little insects!
borisalex03-Aug-2012 06:24
A very beautiful creature and interesting story! Love the peace in your image! v.
Laryl03-Aug-2012 05:41
well done.. great detail
cits_4_pets03-Aug-2012 03:33
Excellent image!!! (even though the fly gives me the creeps)
cits_4_pets03-Aug-2012 03:32
AAAHHH, I'm outa here...creepy looking bug on pretty fern. Great DOF and details on that nasty looking sawfly.
Bill Ewart Jr03-Aug-2012 01:24
True, a bug with a bug!
laine02-Aug-2012 22:18
That's lovely, Chris...great POF and I love the subject
larose forest photos02-Aug-2012 19:52
Love it! What a gorgeous insect and a fabulous shot. Very nice DOF too. V
Johnny JAG02-Aug-2012 19:19
Well spotted.
joseantonio02-Aug-2012 19:09
Lovely DOF in this close-up.V.
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