Figwort Sawfly - Tenthredo scrophulariae
Species
Description
One of the few sawflies that is distinctive and easily recognised in both its adult and larval stages. The adult is a large (10 mm or more) black and yellow striped wasp lookalike, but especially distinctive because it has bright orange antennae. The larvae are a dusty greyish white with black spots, and a generally creased appearance.
Habitat
Any habitat where Figwort plants are present.
When to see it
Adults May to August
Life History
The larvae feed on Figwort plants and are usually seen in August and September. The adults are carnivores mainly, hunting small flies and other insects.
UK Status
Widely distributed and fairly common with most British records coming from England.
VC55 Status
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1 - 27 June 2012 -
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Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1 - 30 August 2011 -
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Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1 - 11 September 2011
immature larva
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Additional Images
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Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1 - 11 September 2011
immature larva
