Cherry Slug Sawfly
Lat. “Caliroa cerasi“ species
of family
“Common Sawflies“ 1 species
The pear slug or cherry slug is the larva of the sawfly, Caliroa cerasi, a nearly worldwide pest. They are not slugs but are a kind of sawfly of the family Tenthredinidae. The pear slug is an important pest that eats leaves of cherry, pear, and plum trees, leaving behind a skeleton of veins. The larvae cover themselves in green slime, making themselves unpalatable to predators. When the larvae are fully grown, they drop off the…
External links
Australian Insects
MacQuarrie, C. J. K. (2004). “Species Details Caliroa cerasi”. University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
Itis classification
The sawflies (Symphyta) of Britain and Ireland
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