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Pear Sawfly
View more pictures: Bing Images Google Images Yahoo Images Common names: Pear Sawfly, Pear Slug Scientific name: Hoplocampa brevis Region: Eastern United States. The Sawfly was common in Massachusetts in 1796. It was first recorded in Europe in 1740. Life cycle: Only one generation per year. They develop in cocoons in the soil during the winter. Feeding characteristics: This insect larvae will penetrate into the developing fruit, but rarely cause serious or extensive damage. Physical description: This Sawfly is a little larger than the common housefly – and it has four wings -1/5 inch long and is brownish-black with yellowish wings. The pupa is 1/4 inches long and light yellow. Return from Pear Sawfly to Insects M-P Encyclopedia of Garden Insects |
