Pear Slug feeding on the surface of a cotoneaster leaf. Note areas damaged by previous feeding.

 Pear Sawfly Larva

 

 

Common Name:  Pear Sawfly Larva or Pear Slug

Latin Name:  Caliroa cerasi
                        (R. Bercha, det.)

Length:  11 - 12 mm

Range:  Throughout Alberta

Habitat:  Various

Time of year seen:  June - September (Additional Sightings)

Host Plants: Cotoneaster, pin cherry, mountain ash,
                       hawthorn and plum

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Location: Calgary, AB
Date: July 5,  2004
                        
Photos:
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