The larvae of the dogwood sawfly (Macremphytus tarsatus) are often confused with caterpillars (larvae of butterflies and moths). Larvae shown here are

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The larvae of the dogwood sawfly (Macremphytus tarsatus) are often confused with caterpillars (larvae of butterflies and moths). Larvae shown here are sleeping on the underside of silky dogwood (Cornus amomum), waiting for sun to warm them.

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