Long Legs. Macrophya annulata, Black Orangeband Sawfly, on Green Spurge, Euphorbia esula, Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
One of the defining characteristics of this Sawfly is its very long legs - hence the Greek 'macrophya' - as compared to others of the genus. It's a mimic of Spider-eating wasps but itself subsists on tiny insects, nectar and pollen. Here it is as a vegetarian on Green Spurge.
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Long Legs. Macrophya annulata, Black Orangeband Sawfly, on Green Spurge, Euphorbia esula, Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
One of the defining characteristics of this Sawfly is its very long legs - hence the Greek 'macrophya' - as compared to others of the genus. It's a mimic of Spider-eating wasps but itself subsists on tiny insects, nectar and pollen. Here it is as a vegetarian on Green Spurge.
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Uploaded on May 20, 2024
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