Strongylogaster multifasciata
Though wasp-like in appearance, it is harmless to humans.
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.
Anywhere that Bracken is present.
This sawfly breeds on ferns and Bracken
Widespread in Britain in suitable habitats, though under recorded.
Local in Leicestershire and Rutland.
David Nicholls
Bradgate Park
04 July 2008
David Nicholls
Bradgate Park
04 July 2008
David Nicholls
Bradgate Park
04 July 2008
David Nicholls
Altar Stones NR
11 June 2015
Kate Nightingale
Charnwood Lodge
27 May 2015
Kate Nightingale
Charnwood Lodge
27 May 2015
David Nicholls
Altar Stones NR
11 June 2015
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Sawflies
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hymenoptera
- Family:
- Tenthredinidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 3
- First record:
- 04/07/2008 (Nicholls, David)
- Last record:
- 11/06/2015 (Nicholls, David)
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David Nicholls
Altar Stones NR
11 June 2015
