Tenthredo omissa

Alternative names
Plantain Wasp-sawfly
Description

Length 9-11mm. The abdomen has yellow bands which do not broaden laterally. Hind tarsi and apex of hind tibia reddish brown. Antennae black apart from yellow baseal segment. Head densely punctured. Tegulae black.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required showing the identifying characters.

Habitat

Fens and marshy areas. The adults feed from umbellifers.

When to see it

July to September.

Life History

The larvae feed on plantains.

UK Status

A local species now spreading from its stronghold in the east anglian fens to similar habitats elsewhere.

VC55 Status

The record of 15th August 2020 is the first for VC55.

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Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015

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Species profile

Species group:
Sawflies
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hymenoptera
Family:
Tenthredinidae
Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
15/08/2020 (Gould, David)
Last record:
15/08/2020 (Gould, David)

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