Pretty cute... for a larva

Larva from the Birch sawfly 

This larva is a Cimbex femoratus, a birch sawfly. The big larva is about 50 mm long and feeds on silver birch leaves.  

They are widespread throughout Europe och Siberia. I found this one in Sweden.  

The birch sawfly doesn´t make a big impression but, like everything else, they fulfill their purpose in nature. If nothing else, the larvae are pretty cute, don't you think?  

Camera: Nikon D80, nikkor 18-55 mm 

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