Monophadnus pallescens
Description
A black sawfly that is about 5 to 6 mm long with a dark wing stigma.
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
Flower meadows containing buttercups.
When to see it
April to June.
Life History
Larva feed on members of the buttercup family.
UK Status
Widespread in England but not well recorded.
VC55 Status
Status of this species in Leicestershire and Rutland is not known.
David Nicholls
Ulverscroft
16 April 2011
female
David Nicholls
Ulverscroft
16 April 2011
female
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