Allantus cingulatus
Description
Allantus cingulatus is a mainly black sawfly with a fairly wide yellow band on the abdomen.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Well vegetated areas. It is associated with various species of the rose family.
When to see it
Late spring and summer.
UK Status
A local species mainly found in England and south Wales.
VC55 Status
Infrequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Graham Calow
Jubilee Walk Leire
17 May 2011
female on Rosa sp.
Graham Calow
Jubilee Walk Leire
17 May 2011
female on Rosa sp.
David Nicholls
20 Acre Piece
23 May 2014
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