Aglaostigma aucupariae

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Description

7-9mm - this Spring sawfly has a bright orange band across the middle of its abdomen.

Similar Species

A. fulvipes is similar but has white markings on the sides or underneath of the abdomen.

Identification difficulty
ID checklist (your specimen should have all of these features)

A side view is needed to ensure there are no white markings on the abdomen.

When to see it

March - June

UK Status

Fairly frequent in England, few records from elsewhere in Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

  • David Nicholls
    Aylestone Meadows
    28 March 2011
  • Andy's Rutland
    Empingham garden
    27 March 2020
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    29 March 2014
  • David Nicholls
    Aylestone Meadows
    13 May 2010
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    07 May 2010

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species data profile ?

Species profile

Species group:
Sawflies
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hymenoptera
Family:
Tenthredinidae
Records on NatureSpot:
56
First record:
31/05/2009 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
08/05/2024 (Nicholls, David)

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% of records within its species group

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  • David Nicholls
    County Hall, Glenfield
    22 March 2011
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    11 April 2010
  • David Nicholls
    Aylestone Meadows
    31 May 2009
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    03 May 2014
    mating pair
  • David Nicholls
    Jubilee Walk, Leire
    29 March 2011
  • Kate Nightingale
    near Rothley Brook, Thurcaston
    01 May 2017
  • David Nicholls
    Aylestone Meadows
    28 March 2011
  • David Nicholls
    Aylestone Meadows
    28 March 2011
  • David Nicholls
    Wirlybones Wood, Ratby
    02 April 2011
  • David Nicholls
    Wirlybones Wood
    30 March 2012
  • Kate Nightingale
    Cropston garden
    19 April 2016
  • David Nicholls
    Wirlybones Wood
    30 March 2012
  • David Nicholls
    Wirlybones Wood
    30 March 2012
  • JamesCalow
    Sapcote
    26 April 2012
  • David Nicholls
    Narborough Bog
    01 May 2017
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    22 May 2013
    female - specimen examined
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    22 May 2013
    female - specimen examined
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote, Donkey Lane
    09 April 2019