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Hibiscus Sawfly (Atomacera decepta)
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Wendy Jegla
Atomacera decepta? -
Atomacera decepta
Millcreek Twp, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
September 3, 2021
I keep seeing these on my Hibiscus laevis and eventually figured out they must be the hibiscus sawfly. Haven't seen larvae, but the leaves show characteristic feeding damage.
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Wendy Jegla
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Placement based on host plant and overall appearance. Expert confirmation would be appreciated.
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 3 September, 2021 - 5:31pm
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