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sawfly? - Euura

sawfly? - Euura
Merrimack, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA
May 30, 2014
It moved very fast, never stopping for a good photo. It would play dead if I picked it up (2nd picture), but as soon as I put it in the palm of my hand it would spring back to life.

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sawfly? - Euura sawfly? - Euura

Moved
Moved from Nematus.

Moved

Tenthredinidae, Nematinae
Nematus sp. Some sawflies may feign death and drop to the ground when disturbed. Could be this species does too.

Moved

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