Halidamia affinis
Description
This is a dark winged, orange bodied sawfly. The legs are also yellowy-orange.
Identification difficulty

Recording advice
This species has a red ID rating and unless identified by a known expert you must provide a satisfactory explanation of how it was identified for the record to be accepted.
Habitat
Well vegetated areas, especially where Common Cleavers or other Galium species are present.
When to see it
Best from May to August.
Life History
The larvae feed on various Galium species.
UK Status
Widespread and thought to be fairly frequent in England and Wales.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
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