Sawfly Collection

Larvae of Birch sawfly (Craesus septentrionalis) in alarm position, Upper Bavaria, Germany. October

Sawfly larvae (Nematus pavidus) defensive posture, Peatlands Park, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. September

Sawfly, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999285 Sawfly, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Oriole blackbird, chocolate loricarid catfish
Oriole blackbird, Gymnomystax mexicanus, nest and eggs 3, chocolate loricarid armored catfish, Loricaria cataphracta 2, and pine sawfly, Neodiprion sertifer 1

Saw-fly orchid, Ophrys tenthredinifera. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Curtis British Entomology Plate 97
Hymenoptera: Zaraea fasciata (White-belted Sawfly) [Plant: Adoxa moschatellina (Tuberous Moschatel)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 93
Hymenoptera: Clavellaria marginata (Yellow-margined Sawfly) = Pseudoclavellaria amerinae [Plant: Pyrola media (Intermediate Winter-green)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 89
Hymenoptera: Abia nigricornis = Abia lonicerae (Black-horned Sawfly) [Plant: Genista anglica (Needle Furze)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 54
Hymenoptera: Lophyrus pini = Diprion pini (Pine Sawfly) [Plant: Silene latifolia, = S. alba, Melandrium album (male; Lychnis dioica mas, White Campion)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 49
Hymenoptera: Trichiosoma laterale = Trichiosoma vitelline (Orange-margined Sawfly) [Plant: Hyacinthoides (Endymion) non-scripta (Hyacinthus non-scriptus, Wild Hyacinth)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 41
Hymenoptera: Cimbex decem-maculata = Cimbex americanus (Ten-spotted Sawfly) [Plant: Holcus mollis (Creeping Soft Grass)] Date: 1824-39

Poison Hemlock, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999170 Poison Hemlock, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Flying Gurnard, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999133 Flying Gurnard, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Sawfly (Symphyta sp) on Globeflower (Trollius europaeus) Liechtenstein, June 2009

Sawfly species (Allantus scrophularia)

Insects
Antique illustration of Insects

Sawfly, larvae (Craesus septentrionalis)

Sawfly, larva (Craesus septentrionalis)

Larvae of the Sawfly (Craesus septentrionalis), developmental stage of an insect

Larva of the Sawfly (Craesus septentrionalis)

Reed Stem Borer -Calameuta filiformis-, Hesse, Germany

Dusky birch sawfly, Craesus latitarsus, larvae on the leaves on a young silver birch tree, Betula pendula, Berkshire, September

Large Birch Sawfly (Cimbex femoratus) larva, feeding on birch leaf, Norfolk, England, July

Picture No. 10885251
Rose Sawfly - laying eggs in rose stem (Arge pagana) Date:

Solomons seal sawfly, Phymatocera aterrima, larvae on damaged solomons seal leaf, Polygonatum x hybridum

Large Rose Sawfly (Arge pagana) larvae, feeding on leaves of wild rose, Powys, Wales, August

Sawfly (Tenthredo mandibularis) larva, feeding on burdock leaf, River Whiteadder, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, August

Birch Sawfly (Croesus septentrionalis) larvae, in defensive posture, feeding on birch leaf, Powys, Wales, September

Apple damaged by sawfly, close-up

Polygonatum biflorum (Solomons seal) leaf eaten by sawfly larvae

Giant wood wasp (Urocerus gigas), a type of sawfly, perching on cone, close-up

Solomons seal sawfly (Phymatocera aterrima), larva on depleted leaf, close-up

Larvae of Solomons Seal Sawfly
A leaf of Solomons Seal ( Polygonatum x hybridum ) infested with larvae of the Solomons Seal sawfly, Phymatocera aterrima

Tenthredinidae, Tenthredo, Symphyta

Sawfly larvae devouring a leaf
A group of sawfly larvae devouring a leaf as featured on page 71 of Megabugs by Miranda MacQuitty; Natural History Museum publication, 1995

Sirex noctilio, wood wasp
This species was accidentally introduced into Australia 20 years ago and began to cause serious damage to plantations of softwood trees

Sawfly (Rhogogaster picta) adult, resting on Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf, Priory Water Nature Reserve, Leicestershire, England, May

Sirex Woodwasp (Sirex noctilio) adult male, resting on leaf, Brede High Woods, West Sussex, England, september

Sawfly (Symphyta sp. ) adult, close-up of head, Leicestershire, England, april
Sawfly (Symphyta sp.) adult, close-up of head, Leicestershire, England, april

Stem Sawfly (Cephidae sp. ) adult, resting on leaf with water droplet, Leicestershire, England, june
Stem Sawfly (Cephidae sp.) adult, resting on leaf with water droplet, Leicestershire, England, june

Adult sawfly (Rhogogaster viridis) on a nettle leaf

Iris sawfly larvae
Iris sawfly (Rhadinoceraea micans) larvae eating leaves of Iris leaves). These larvae are a pest of both wild and cultivated irises

Sawfly - adult on fennel - normally black - Britains largest Sawfly - Bedfordshire UK 12196
BB-2325 Sawfly - adult on fennel - normally black - Britains largest Sawfly Bedfordshire UK Cimbex femoratus Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Berberis Sawfly Larvae - showing leaf damage. UK
SPH-3177 Damage caused by Berberis SAWFLY Larva UK Arge berberidis Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Berberis Sawfly Larvae - swarm UK
SPH-3175 Swarm of Berberis SAWFLY larvae UK Arge berberidis Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Australian Sawfly - larvae damaging Bottlebrush leaves, defoliation
JPF-6954 Australian Sawfly - larvae damaging Bottlebrush leaves, defoliation. Hymenoptera symphyta Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Iris sawfly larva feeding on flag iris leaves
BB-1356 Iris sawfly larva feeding on flag iris leaves Rhadinoceraea micans Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Iris sawfly larvae feeding on flag iris leaves
BB-1355 Iris sawfly larvae feeding on flag iris leaves Rhadinoceraea micans Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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In the enchanting Peatlands Park of County Armagh, Northern Ireland, a fascinating sight awaits - the defensive posture larvae (Nematus pavidus). These tiny creatures showcase their unique alarm position in Upper Bavaria, Germany as well. The Larvae of Birch sawfly (Craesus septentrionalis) stand tall and ready to defend themselves against any potential threats. Dating back to 1833-39, a beautifully colored engraving depicts the captivating world of Sawflies. As we delve deeper into this entomological wonderland, we come across various intriguing species like the Oriole blackbird and chocolate loricarid catfish. Amongst these remarkable creatures is also the stunning Saw-fly orchid (Ophrys tenthredinifera), which captivates with its delicate beauty. Curtis British Entomology Plates 97, 93, 89, 54, 49 and 41 further unveil an array of mesmerizing Sawfly species that have fascinated naturalists for centuries. Amidst this exploration lies another illustration from Curtis British Entomology - Poison Hemlock from 1833-39. This colored engraving serves as a reminder that while nature's wonders are awe-inspiring, caution must be exercised when encountering certain plants or insects. From picturesque landscapes to intricate engravings and astonishing defense mechanisms - the world of Sawflies offers endless marvels waiting to be discovered by those who venture into their realm.