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Sawfly - Abia americana - female
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Sawfly - Abia americana - Female
Hawk Creek Falls, Lincoln County, Washington, USA
April 25, 2014
Is this Abia Americana? Found feeding on Mahonia (Oregon Grape)and appeared to be ovipositing on Symphoricarpos (Snowberry). We have a native Lonicera here but it is much less widespread and vigorous than the Snowberry, which is also a member of the Caprifoliacae family. Thanks for your correction or confirmation of the ID!
Jeanne

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Sawfly - Abia americana - female Sawfly - Abia americana - female
Contributed by jeanne dammarell on 28 April, 2014 - 9:33am
Last updated 28 April, 2014 - 4:43pm

Moved
Moved from Cimbicid Sawflies.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 28 April, 2014 - 4:43pm

Cimbicidae
Yes, this is Abia americana (Cresson). Adults might be found on almost any flowers. Larvae are known to feed on both Symphoricarpos and Lonicera.
… Dave Smith, 28 April, 2014 - 4:39pm

 
Thanks Dave!
Thanks Dave!
… jeanne dammarell, 29 April, 2014 - 1:37am

Moved for expert attention
Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 28 April, 2014 - 9:44am

 
Thanks Ken!
Thanks Ken!
… jeanne dammarell, 28 April, 2014 - 9:55am

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