Euura myosotidis

Alternative names
Nematus myosotidis
Description

The head and thorax are black, whilst the wings are slightly smoky with an orangey-yellow stigma. The legs and abdomen are also orange.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Hedgerows and well vegetated areas.

When to see it

May to July.

UK Status

Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

VC55 Status

Thought to be fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Species group:
Sawflies
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hymenoptera
Family:
Tenthredinidae
Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
22/05/2013 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
22/05/2013 (Calow, Graham)

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