Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Gooseberry Sawfly larvae

Yesterday I found a number of larvae on a small bush and immediately suspected it to be Sawfly larvae but couldn't get it to match. This morning I came across a photo of an identical larva which was ID'd as Gooseberry Sawfly Nematus ribesii. The leaf appears to be identical to Gooseberry too. I'm armed with a box and a pair of secateurs this morning and will attempt to rear some.

Gooseberry Sawfly larva

Gooseberry leaf Ribes uva-crispa

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