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Sawfly - Cimbex americanus
Copyright © 2010 Michelle Shutty

Sawfly - Cimbex americanus
Weld, Franklin County, Maine, USA
June 2, 2010
Size: ~ 1.5 inches
This bug was found on the beach at Mt. Blue State Park in the late afternoon. When found, it was stuck upside down in the sand, it righted itself, but seemed unable to fly. I think it is a Cimbicid sawfly?
Contributed by Michelle Shutty on 8 June, 2010 - 2:52pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 8 June, 2010 - 3:35pm

Cimbicid, yes.
Maybe Cimbex:



Let's see if others agree.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 8 June, 2010 - 3:13pm

 
Sawfly
Thank you for the quick reply & ID!
… Michelle Shutty, 8 June, 2010 - 3:57pm

 
yup; americana
… v belov, 8 June, 2010 - 3:27pm

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