Cladius pectinicornis

Cladius pectinicornis

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Alternative names
Cladius difformis
Description

A black bodied sawfly. The lower half of the legs are pale straw coloured. The male of the species has impressive forked antennae, but not the female.

Identification difficulty
When to see it

Summer.

Life History

The larvae feed on the leaves of roses.

UK Status

Only occasionally recorded, but widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

Further Information

https://www.sawflies.org.uk/cladius-pectinicornis/

  • David Nicholls
    Ratby garden
    26 May 2017
  • David Nicholls
    Ratby garden
    26 May 2017
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    25 August 2018
    larva on garden rose.
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    25 August 2018
    larva on garden rose.
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    25 August 2018
    garden rose feeding signs

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