Dolerus madidus
Dolerus madidus
Description
Length 9 to 11 mm. A sawfly with a largely orange but black-tipped abdomen. It also conspicuously hairy.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Damp areas where Juncus species are present.
When to see it
Mainly March to June.
Life History
Associated with Juncus species.
UK Status
Widespread but rather local in Britain.
VC55 Status
Infrequent or under recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
Kate Nightingale
Lea Meadows
20 April 2016
Kate Nightingale
Lea Meadows
20 April 2016
Kate Nightingale
Lea Meadows
20 April 2016
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