Abia fasciata
Abia fasciata
Alternative names
Zaraea fasciata
Description
This is a Club-horned Sawfly. It is a very striking creature and looks superficially like a fly, but it has 4 wings.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Adults will forage on umbellifers such as Angelica
When to see it
June to August
Life History
The larvae live on Honeysuckle, although possibly use Snowberry as well.
UK Status
Uncommon with most British records coming from England and Wales
VC55 Status
Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
David Nicholls
Martinshaw Wood
27 June 2009
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