Eutomostethus ephippium - Eutomostethus ephippium
Species
Description
This sawfly is black with a bright red thorax. It also has black femora
(thighs) and then paler legs. It is sometimes referred to as the Lawn Sawfly but this isn't a widespread name.
Habitat
Grassy places
When to see it
It flies from May
Life History
Larvae feed on grasses of the Poa family.
UK Status
Fairly frequent especially in southern Britain
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1 - 23 July 2012
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
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UK Map
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