Tenthredinid Larvae
These are very young tenthredinid sawfly larvae. There are more than 730 species in this family. The larvae resemble caterpillars. Females have saw-like ovipositors that are used to cut into plant material to lay their eggs. These common sawflies are typically found in meadows and in forests near streams.
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Tenthredinidae
Photograph: © 2016 RKD Peterson
Date of Photograph: 15 August 2016
Location: Montana, Gallatin Co. (45o22'25" N 111o09'08" W)