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Rose Slug Sawfly

Endelomyia aethiops

About

A small, dark sawfly whose slug-like larvae skeletonize rose leaves by feeding on the upper leaf surface. Larvae are pale yellowish-green and covered in a thin mucus layer.

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Did You Know?

Damaged rose leaves develop a characteristic translucent, papery appearance as only the lower epidermis remains after larval feeding.