This is one of several similar sawfly species with black bodies and yellow banding on the legs.

Images in a pink box are thought to be this species but the identity has not been confirmed.

This species has a red ID rating and unless identified by a known expert you must provide a satisfactory explanation of how it was identified for the record to be accepted.

Hedgerows, woodland edges

May to July

Larvae associated with Elder

Common with most British records coming from England

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

https://www.sawflies.org.uk/macrophya-ribis/