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Larva on Nuphar - Galerucella nymphaeae
Copyright © 2014 Susan Sawyer

Larva on Nuphar - Galerucella nymphaeae
South Woodbury, Washington County, Vermont, USA
August 2, 2014
Size: 5 mm.
Eating sepals/petals of Yellow Pond Lily, Nuphar variegata.
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Contributed by Susan Sawyer on 3 August, 2014 - 1:38pm

Larva on Nuphar
Oh, that makes perfect sense! I have certainly seen the adults. Do you know where they pupate?
… Susan Sawyer, 3 August, 2014 - 2:19pm login or register to post comments

 
apparently right on the leaves
there are some photos online -- e.g. here (scroll down or search page)
… v belov, 3 August, 2014 - 2:45pm login or register to post comments

 
Larva on Nuphar
Thank you, and for the link. Looks right.
… Susan Sawyer, 3 August, 2014 - 4:05pm login or register to post comments

Moved tentatively, based on host data & overall appearance
Moved from ID Request.
… v belov, 3 August, 2014 - 2:08pm login or register to post comments

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