Geranium Sawfly - Ametastegia carpini

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    Alt Name
    Protoemphytus carpini
    Description

    The adult sawfly is largely black, but it is the larvae that are more often noticed as they feed on Geranium plants.

    Identification difficulty
    Habitat

    Associated with species of Geranium.

    When to see it

    Summer

    Life History

    The larvae feed on the leaves of geranium.

    UK Status

    Widespread and fairly frequent in England.

    VC55 Status

    Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

    • Peter Smith
      Cropston garden
      10 August 2013
    • Graham Calow
      Harecroft Crescent, Sapcote
      03 July 2016
      on Geranium sp.
    • Peter Smith
      Cropston garden
      10 August 2013
      Leaf damage caused by Geranium sawfly
    • Graham Calow
      Harecroft Crescent, Sapcote
      03 July 2016
      on Geranium sp.

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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