Allantus cingulatus

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    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

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

    Map key:

    Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)

    Coloured circles = NatureSpot records

    • RED = 2020+
    • DARK BLUE = 2015-2019
    • LIGHT BLUE = pre 2015

     

    UK Map