Cladius pectinicornis
Alt Name
Cladius difformis
Description
A black bodied sawfly. The lower half of the legs are pale straw coloured. The male of the species has impressive forked antennae, but not the female.
Identification difficulty

When to see it
Summer.
Life History
The larvae feed on the leaves of roses.
UK Status
Only occasionally recorded, but widespread in Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
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