Dolerus fumosus
Dolerus fumosus
Alternative names
Dolerus sanguinicollis
Description
This is an all black sawfly and resembles several others in the genus, so detailed examination is necessary for identification to species level.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Flower meadows and woodland edge.
When to see it
May and June.
UK Status
Widespread in England and Wales though not well recorded, possibly due to the difficulty of identification.
VC55 Status
Rare or under recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland where there are very few records.
Further Information
Graham Calow
Fosse Meadows, Sharnford
22 May 2014
male - specimen examined
Graham Calow
Fosse Meadows, Sharnford
22 May 2014
male - specimen examined
Graham Calow
Fosse Meadows, Sharnford
22 May 2014
male - specimen examined
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