Conifer sawfly larva key
A new article published in July in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management summarizes knowledge of sawflies that feed on conifer trees, makes recommendations for management strategies, and provides what is likely the first in-color larval key to identifying these species. As most keys focus on adult internal and external morphology, this key—which uses larval color and other easily distinguishable field characteristics—is likely to be much more useful to forest health personnel in the field. (Adapted from image originally published in Davis et al 2023, Journal of Integrated Pest Management)