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Solomons seal sawfly, Phymatocera aterrima, larvae on damaged solomons seal leaf, Polygonatum x hybridum
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Solomons seal sawfly, Phymatocera aterrima, larvae on damaged solomons seal leaf, Polygonatum x hybridum
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Media ID 9689211
© FLPA/Nigel Cattlin
Caterpillars Close Damaged Devon Hymenoptera Insecta July Larva Larvae Leaf Sawfly Seal Solomons Symphyta Hybridum Polygonatum
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Nature's Hungry Artists - Solomons Seal Sawfly Larvae Unleash Their Leafy Appetite!
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. In this snapshot captured by FLPA photographer Nigel Cattlin, we witness a delightful scene straight out of a miniature art studio. Meet the mischievous Solomons seal sawfly larvae, also known as Phymatocera aterrima, showcasing their extraordinary talent for leaf munching on Polygonatum x hybridum. These tiny insect artists have transformed an innocent solomons seal leaf into their very own masterpiece! With impeccable precision and voracious appetites, they've created intricate patterns of nibbles and holes that resemble abstract brushstrokes on canvas. It seems like these little critters are channeling their inner Picasso or Monet! Hailing all the way from sunny Devon in the United Kingdom, these hungry larvae have found themselves engrossed in creating edible artwork. As members of the insect order Hymenoptera and family Symphyta, they belong to a unique group called sawflies – distant relatives of bees and wasps but with an artistic twist. While some may see them as mere pests damaging foliage, let's appreciate the beauty in their craftmanship. These caterpillar-like creatures remind us that even insects can be creative geniuses! So next time you stumble upon nature's gallery featuring Solomons seal sawfly larvae at work, take a moment to admire their leafy masterpieces – true works of art crafted by Mother Nature
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