Pamphilius betulae
Description
A mostly yellow sawfly with thin, thread like antennae.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Often located in well wooded areas.
When to see it
June to September.
Life History
The larvae live and feed within rolled leaves.
UK Status
Status in Britain is not known, but the lack of records suggests that it may be rather uncommon.
VC55 Status
This may be the first record of this species in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Nigel_Hardy
Swithland Wood
18 July 2009
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