Macrophya punctumalbum

Macrophya punctumalbum

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Description

7-8mm. A typical Macrophya with long hind legs. Black-bodied but with striking, blood-red hind femora - the only Macrophya species with this characteristic.

Identification difficulty
ID checklist (your specimen should have all of these features)
  • 7-8mm
  • black abdomen
  • white front and mid tibia
  • long hind legs with red femora and black tibia
Habitat

Hedgerows and well vegetated areas.

When to see it

April to June.

Life History

The larvae feed on the leaves of various plants.

UK Status

Seems to be widespread, but not well recorded in Britain.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

Further Information

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

  • GHunt
    Oadby garden
    03 June 2025
  • GHunt
    Oadby garden
    02 June 2025
  • 60mm
    Diseworth Garden
    02 May 2025
  • GHunt
    Oadby garden
    26 May 2025
  • GHunt
    Oadby garden
    03 June 2025
  • GHunt
    Oadby garden
    03 June 2025
  • Mark Skevington
    Huncote Embankment
    24 July 2023

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