Unknown green caterpillars - Neodiprion lecontei

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Unknown green caterpillars - Neodiprion lecontei

Orlean (Northern Virginia), Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
October 21, 2010
Size: about 1"

I've never seen these guys before. As you can see in the picture, they were congregated on a pine tree (I'm not sure what kind but I will try to find out).

Contributed by Susan Michelle on 23 October, 2010 - 9:31am
Last updated 31 October, 2010 - 4:09pm

Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… v belov, 31 October, 2010 - 4:09pm

Diprionidae

OK for the redheaded pine sawfly - Neodiprion lecontei (Fitch). Commonly found feeding in groups like this. Nice picture.

… Dave Smith, 24 October, 2010 - 5:55am

Thank you

Thank you for your reply--you are absolutely right on the ID. And thank you for the compliment on the photo.

… Susan Michelle, 24 October, 2010 - 6:49am

How about

Neodiprion lecontei (Red-headed Pine Sawfly) ??
http://bugguide.net/node/view/64350/bgimage

… John R. Maxwell, 23 October, 2010 - 9:34am

Thank you

Thanks! I believe you've nailed it!

… Susan Michelle, 24 October, 2010 - 6:51am

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