Athalia lugens
7-8mm. All orange-bodied apart from a black scutum (top of the thorax). Tibia and tarsi are at least black-ringed at their apices but can be all black. The wings have a dark costa along the full length and can be slightly smoke-tinted.
Other Athalia
Wet places, where the larvae feed on crucifers
May - September
Fairly common and widespread
Uncommon though likely to be under-recorded.
The Sawflies of Britain and Ireland – Athalia lugens
David Nicholls
Ratby garden
02 May 2024
David Nicholls
Ratby garden
02 May 2024
David Nicholls
Ratby garden
02 May 2024
David Nicholls
Ratby garden
02 May 2024
female saw
David Nicholls
Ratby, Wirlybones Wood
16 August 2023
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- First record:
- 16/08/2023 (Nicholls, David)
- Last record:
- 19/08/2024 (Nicholls, David)
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