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Birch Sawfly (was - Identify this insect)

v10 · 2012-05-24 20:27:25

I came across this guy in the garden today .. bigger than a 2 euro coin :eek: I assume it's some sort of beetle, can anyone confirm ? Video

24-05-2012 8:27pm

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I came across this guy in the garden today .. bigger than a 2 euro coin :eek:

I assume it's some sort of beetle, can anyone confirm ?

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#2 24-05-2012 10:31pm

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It's a Birch Sawfly cimbex femoratus
The larva which look like moth/butterfly caterpillars feed on Birch.

It is not a beetle, because one pair of wings in beetles forms the outer casing. On this insect, both pairs of wings are visible and are used for flying.

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